Lab Technician

The Lab Technician will perform activities necessary to maintain and operate the development work in the laboratory under supervision. The role includes performing technical tasks, stability work, and routine and non-routine ordering of raw materials. Additionally, the technician will manage time for environmental stability and validation samples with their supervisor.

• Laboratory batching of prototype and final formulations (liquid, emulsion, and surfactant formulas) for clinical and consumer studies, product stability testing, and customer review using approved procedures upon completion of successful training.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, including balances, pH meters, viscometers, etc.
• Manage time independently and ensure proper documentation of notebooks, logbooks, and other documentation such as raw material MSDS in accordance with laboratory procedures and corporate safety and quality standards.
• Participate in the investigation of out-of-specification test results or stability issues and review findings with Laboratory management.
• Sample management and ordering of raw materials and finished goods.
• Evaluate and analyze competitive products and report results.
• Assist in cleaning lab glassware using the dishwasher and maintain laboratory space to ensure a clean working environment following all corporate health and safety protocols.

• Understanding of laboratory safety requirements, working with laboratory chemicals, and the MSDS system.
• General understanding of chemical test methods and chemical instrumentation.
• Basic wet chemistry techniques.

• High school diploma or a 2-year associate degree in a technical or science field, preferably in Chemistry or Biology.
• Some chemistry lab work experience from high school or college is required.
• Prior experience in a laboratory environment, such as Research & Development, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control, is desirable.
• Experience working with personal care, hair care, skin care, or oral care products is desirable.

The work environment includes using laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, and viscometers. The role involves maintaining a clean laboratory space and adhering to corporate health and safety protocols. The technician will work with laboratory chemicals, perform chemical test methods, and use chemical instrumentation in a collaborative setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Lakewood, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lakewood,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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