Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

The Lab Technician is responsible for maintaining the laboratory, including managing raw material inventory, filling product samples, and organizing laboratory files. The role involves formulating assistance, where the technician will calculate ingredient amounts for batch requirements, prepare and pre-weight raw materials, and process these ingredients according to formula specifications. The technician will also perform aesthetic and product specification assessments and use lab scale equipment to ensure quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material inventory and fill product samples.
• Organize laboratory files and update supervisor on status and issues.
• Assist in formulation by calculating ingredient amounts for batches.
• Prepare and pre-weight raw materials and pre-mixes for batch preparation.
• Combine and process weighted ingredients while observing the manufacturing process.
• Record all notable characteristics of batches.
• Perform aesthetic and product specification assessments.
• Use lab scale equipment and follow SOPs for batching, testing, and quality purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences.
• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting (academic experience is acceptable).
• Proficiency with pH meters, stability testing, pipetting, viscometer, and scales.
• Experience following laboratory safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in Chemistry or related sciences.

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory environment, with working hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The role primarily focuses on skin care product development and involves using various lab equipment. The work involves following strict safety protocols to maintain a safe and efficient laboratory environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cranbury, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cranbury,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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