R&D Lab Tech

Elevation Labs • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the R&D process for cosmetic and personal care products. The role includes preparing samples of various cosmetics and personal care products in our R&D lab and maintaining thorough testing records.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment around heavy machinery.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Regularly reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Able to work with a variety of people inside and outside of the organization.
• Communicate well with others.

Nice To Haves

• Lab experience and or chemistry background and schooling preferred.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
• Flexibility and ability to work and make decisions independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages).
• Highly organized with a good attention to detail.
• BS in Chemistry or related sciences preferred.
• 1-5 years of Lab experience in cosmetic, food, pharma, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Record equipment temperatures and calibrate equipment as needed and specified.
• Evaluate preliminary stability samples for pH, viscosity, color, odor, and appearance and determine test results.
• Evaluate package compatibility samples for color, odor, appearance, and weight loss and determine test results.
• Work directly with chemists to execute feedback from customers; adjust formulas accordingly in Worldover.
• Initiate and maintain Standard, Aged, Rejectable specifications (STARs) for visual quality references.
• Produce laboratory batch size formulas, divide the formulas into sample containers and label the samples accordingly.
• Coordinate with R&D and Account Management to pack and ship samples to customers as needed.
• Pack and ship testing bulk to 3rd party testing labs.
• Coordinate with 3rd party testing labs to obtain quotes, prepare documentation, submit samples, and receive results for testing bulk.
• Maintain detailed records and tracks all testing submitted to 3rd party testing labs.
• Prepare Qualitative Ingredient Listings, Formula Approval Forms, and Pricing Reports for sample submissions.
• Maintain detailed, accurate and organized formula documentation in electronic folders.
• Establish working relationships with raw material suppliers to source new materials and obtain pricing and regulatory documentation.
• Produce laboratory batch size formulas, divides into sample containers, and labels the samples accordingly.
• Catalog, restock, and relabel laboratory raw materials.
• Attend regular raw material supplier meetings.
• Actively participate in annual innovation program.
• Catalog and restock laboratory packaging.
• Catalog and stock R&D consumable supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed for this position.

Benefits

• Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED