Lab Assistant, Skincare

Description

The Lab Assistant, Skincare Formulation provides critical laboratory support to formulation scientists developing new skincare products and improving existing formulas. This role is responsible for laboratory operations, prototype preparation support, sample management, routine analytical testing, equipment maintenance, inventory coordination, and documentation activities that enable efficient product development and innovation.

The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about laboratory excellence. This individual will play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environment while supporting multiple skincare development projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain daily laboratory readiness, cleanliness, and organization.
• Stock laboratory supplies, components, and consumables.
• Return raw materials and equipment to designated storage areas.
• Prepare laboratory workspaces for formulation and testing activities.
• Support sample preparation, labeling, storage, and distribution.

Stability & Sample Management

• Pull stability samples according to established schedules.
• Track and organize samples across multiple studies.
• Return samples to designated environmental chambers following evaluation.
• Support fragrance, microbiology, and other cross-functional sample submissions.

Analytical Testing Support

• Perform routine laboratory evaluations, including pH measurements, viscosity testing, rheology evaluations, color measurements, stability assessments, and raw material evaluations.
• Accurately record and report test results.
  
  

Equipment Maintenance

• Calibrate laboratory instruments, including pH meters and related equipment.
• Perform routine checks on laboratory systems and utilities.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and submit repair requests as needed.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and laboratory supplies.
• Review materials for expiration and dispose of expired materials according to procedures.
• Coordinate ordering and replenishment of laboratory supplies.
• Support organization of raw material and component inventories.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and testing documentation.
• Support data entry and sample tracking activities.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), company policies, and safety requirements.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with established SOPs and quality standards.

Team Support

• Partner with formulation scientists to support prototype development and testing activities.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Microbiology, and other cross-functional partners.
• Assist with project-related laboratory activities to support development timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably within cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or related industries.
• 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.