Lab Assistant, Skincare

ELC Beauty LLC • Town of Huntington, NY

4d • $18 - $26

About The Position

The Lab Assistant, Skincare Formulation provides laboratory support to formulation scientists developing new skincare products and improving existing formulas. The role supports laboratory operations, prototype preparation, sample management, routine analytical testing, equipment maintenance, inventory coordination, and documentation to enable product development and innovation. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and focused on maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory while supporting multiple skincare development projects.

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–3 years of laboratory experience; experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or related industries is preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety and scientific documentation practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory experience in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily laboratory readiness, cleanliness, and organization; stock supplies, components, and consumables; return materials and equipment to designated storage; and prepare workspaces for formulation and testing.
• Support sample preparation, labeling, storage, and distribution.
• Pull stability samples according to established schedules, track samples across studies, return samples to environmental chambers after evaluation, and support cross-functional sample submissions.
• Perform routine evaluations, including pH, viscosity, rheology, color, stability, and raw material testing, and accurately record and report results.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments, perform routine checks on laboratory systems and utilities, coordinate maintenance and repair requests, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Monitor raw material and supply inventory, review materials for expiration, dispose of expired materials according to procedures, coordinate ordering and replenishment, and organize inventories.
• Maintain laboratory records and testing documentation, support data entry and sample tracking, and follow GLP, company policies, safety requirements, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Partner with formulation scientists on prototype development and testing; collaborate with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Microbiology, and other partners; and assist with project activities to support development timelines.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness and family support programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid leave programs.
• Education-related programs.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and participation in a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree