Laboratory Technician R&D Liquids; Hand Soap & Body Wash

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Pay Range: $15.18hr - $20.18hr

• Clear understanding and practical knowledge of GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical hazard classifications, and standard laboratory safety procedures.
• Proficiency in standard lab techniques (weighing, volumetric measurements, titration, pH, viscosity).
• High attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and comfortable working in a dynamic lab environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting experimental findings.
• Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering strongly preferred).

• Prepare lab-scale and pilot batches of liquid hand soaps and body washes in accordance with standardized formulas, SOPs, and experimental designs.
• Perform routine physical and chemical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products (e.g., pH, viscosity/rheology, specific gravity, color, appearance, and stability evaluation).
• Safely handle, store, and dispose of reagents and raw materials.
• Maintain thorough application of GHS pictograms and guidelines to ensure proper chemical labeling, hazard communication, and usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation (viscometers, pH meters, mixers, homogenizers).
• Keep detailed records of instrument checks and routine maintenance.
• Meticulously document test data, experimental steps, and observations using Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) and internal databases following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• 1 to 2 years of practical laboratory experience in a consumer packaged goods (CPG), personal care, cosmetic, or specialty chemical setting.
• Technical understanding of liquid personal care formulations, including surfactants, rheology modifiers, active delivery, and emulsion stability.
• Familiarity with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) guidelines and data management software.

• Batching & Formulation Support.
• Physical & Analytical Testing.
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance.
• Equipment Calibration & Maintenance.
• Documentation & Record Keeping.
• GHS Knowledge.
• GLP Guidelines.
• Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN).

• Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline (Chemistry or Chemical Engineering strongly preferred).

• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to carry equipment, sample pails, and raw material containers.
• Ability to push and maneuver equipment, sample pails, and raw material containers.