Lab Technician

Join the leading manufacturer of cosmetics and nutritional products in North America with this exciting opportunity as an experienced Lab Technician in Deerfield Beach, FL.
As the Lab Technician you will report directly to the Chemist.
We are a world-class organization with more than 20 years of experience in the development and production of high-quality cosmetics, skin care, hair care, bath & body products, and nutritional products. The company is an outsourcing partner to major global brands and trend setting players across all distribution channels, from high-end to mass market. The organization provides its customers with outstanding services, from bulk manufacturing to full turn-key solutions.
Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans with HUMANA (single and family), 401(k) Matching, Wellness Program, Tri-Rail Employer Discount, Supplementary Nationwide Pet Insurance Discount and AFLAC Discount, YMCA of Palm Beaches Membership Discount, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer Assistance Program, Working Advantage Employer Discount, Vacation and Sick Leave.

• Ability to carry out “day to day” projects, based on Product Development Requests (PDRs) and QC testing
• Ensure all assigned tasks and/or tests are properly and consistently performed according to schedule.
• Remake formula, run stability test, conduct analysis as pH, density, viscosity, Brix
• Participate from Training Programs when required.
• Adhere to safety rules and procedures.
• Keep time schedule for submissions to the Marketing Department.
• Actively participate in department meetings.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform essential job functions.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Manage laboratory batch retains library.
• Keep batches organized, identify when new retains are needed because of expiration or use up.
• Supports the raw material, bulk, formula and finished good information gathering and storage.
• Prepare Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Technical Data sheets, formula process and specifications.
• Provide support to Chemist and NPI Team for piloting release of batches.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies & raw materials.
• Participate actively in the evaluation of raw materials, including MSDS review and new item codification.
• Keep records up to date and accurate and maintain files or relevant documentation in central repository.
• Follow documented procedures and standards.
• Manage raw material, formula, and finished good information to ensure data integrity (e.g. INCI name, information of product flammability or hazardous state)
• Work closely with chemists and purchasing team on raw ingredient equivalences.
• Keep workstation clean and organized.
• Performed other duties as assigned.

“This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements for the job.”
Education

Associates Degree in a technical related field or Technical Degree in related filed.
WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as Lab Technician in manufacturing environment or,
• Experience with food or supplements formulations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday