R&D Lab Technician

ZO Skin Health • Irvine, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for assisting R&D lab personnel in formulation, equipment/instrument cleaning, maintenance and calibration, stability testing and data reporting, test and product submissions, filling products, and maintenance of the lab and lab supplies. This role requires a minimum of 2-3 years of bench experience in the cosmetics and personal care field and a minimum AA degree in a Science field. The ideal candidate is an innovative multi-tasker who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, is adaptable to changing tasks and responsibilities, and fosters knowledge exchange to drive productivity and teamwork. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, self-motivation, creativity, outstanding English communication skills, organization, and attention to detail are essential. The ability to lift up to a 5-gallon pail of products or raw materials and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are also required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of bench experience in the cosmetics and personal care field.
• Minimum AA degree in Science field.
• Innovative multi-tasker that can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to changing tasks, assigned responsibilities.
• Foster exchange of knowledge between internal and external team to help drive productivity and teamwork.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter, motivated in an environment that requires creativity.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills.
• Organized and with strong attention to detail.
• Able to lift up to 5-gallon pail of products or raw materials.
• Proven acumen using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform batching of new product prototypes and reformulations.
• Perform stability studies and create stability reports.
• Maintain lab instruments and equipment, raw materials and lab supply inventories.
• Clean laboratory instruments, supplies and benches on a daily basis.
• Interpret experimental results and stability data.
• Ensure robust product quality and aesthetics through core knowledge of scalability and stability of formulations.
• Manage timeline executions with limited supervision.
• Maintain safety assurance, regulation and requirements in the R&D laboratory.

What This Job Offers

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