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R&D Laboratory Technician in Denver

Energy Jobline ZR, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Job Summary Responsible for assisting in the R&D process for cosmetic and personal care products. The role includes preparing samples of various cosmetics and personal care products in our R&D lab and maintaining thorough testing records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Record equipment temperatures and calibrate equipment as needed and specified.

Evaluate preliminary stability samples for pH, viscosity, odor, and appearance and determine test results.

Evaluate package compatibility samples for odor, appearance, and weight loss and determine test results.

Evaluate customer product redirects and reformulations and adjusts formulas accordingly in Product Vision.

Initiate and maintain Standard, Aged, Rejectable Specifications (STARS) for quality references.

Produce laboratory batch size formulas, divide the formulas into sample containers and label the samples accordingly.

Coordinate with R&D and Account Management to pack and ship samples to customers as needed.

Pack and ship testing bulk to 3rd party testing labs.

Coordinate with 3rd party testing labs to obtain quotes, prepare documentation, submit samples, and receive results for testing bulk.

Maintain detailed records and tracks all testing submitted to 3rd party testing labs.

Prepare Qualitative Ingredient Listings, Formula Approval Forms, and Pricing Reports for sample submissions.

Maintain detailed, accurate and organized formula documentation in product green folders and electronic folders.

Establish working relationships with raw material suppliers to source new materials and obtain pricing and regulatory documentation.

Produce laboratory batch size formulas, divide into sample containers, and label the samples accordingly.

Catalog, restock, and relabel laboratory raw materials.

Attend raw material supplier meetings.

Actively participate in bi-annual innovation program.

Catalog and restock laboratory packaging.

Catalog and stock R&D consumable supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned or needed for this position.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

Lab experience and or chemistry background and schooling.

Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks in a short amount of time.

Flexibility and ability to work and make decisions independently as well as in a team environment.

Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages).

Highly organized with a good attention to detail.

Education / Experience

High school diploma required.

BS in Chemistry or related sciences.

1-5 years of Lab experience in cosmetic, food, pharma, or related industry.

Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical and Mental Demands

Ability to work in manufacturing environment around heavy machinery.

Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as business needs require.

Regularly reach with hands and arms.

Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must have a positive attitude.

Able to work with a variety of people inside and outside of the organization.

Communicate well with others.

Work Environment

Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered.

Manufacturing setting with moving machinery.

Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels.

Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety.

Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties required of this job; ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required. Elevation Labs may make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we are disclosing the compensation range for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado. Compensation for similar positions located outside of Colorado may differ.

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