Laboratory Technician

About Makesy

At Makesy, we're redefining the maker industry through innovation, sustainability, and creativity. From fragrance oils and candle supplies to soap, personal care, home fragrance, and private label manufacturing, we develop products that help entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life.

We're looking for a hands-on, curious, and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our growing Product Development team. This role is ideal for someone who loves testing, experimenting, solving problems, and helping bring new products from concept to launch.

What You'll Do

As a Lab Technician, you'll play a critical role in supporting product development, quality testing, and innovation initiatives across our expanding product portfolio.

Product Development & Testing

• Assist with the development and testing of new products across candle, soap, personal care, cleaning, home fragrance, and DIY categories
• Conduct fragrance, performance, stability, compatibility, and application testing
• Prepare laboratory batches, prototypes, and product samples
• Execute test plans and accurately document results
• Assist with product benchmarking and competitive product analysis
• Help identify opportunities for product improvements and innovations

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
• Prepare and label samples for internal review and customer testing
• Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and raw materials
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate laboratory equipment
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures consistently
• Support quality assurance and product validation activities

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed testing records and laboratory documentation
• Track formulations, observations, and performance results
• Assist with product specifications and technical documentation
• Compile data and provide findings to the Product Development team

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Operations teams
• Support troubleshooting efforts for existing products when needed
• Assist with scale-up and production validation testing

Required Qualifications

• 2–3 years of laboratory, product testing, quality, manufacturing, cosmetic, fragrance, chemical, food science, or related experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent documentation and recordkeeping abilities
• Ability to follow procedures with precision and consistency
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Must be able to work on-site in Haltom City, TX Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Experience with candles, fragrance, cosmetics, personal care, soap, cleaning products, or home fragrance
• Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, Food Science, or related educational background
• Experience working in R&D, product development, quality assurance, or manufacturing environments
• Passion for makers, entrepreneurship, and consumer products

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

You're naturally curious and enjoy figuring out how things work. You notice small details others miss, love testing and experimenting, and take pride in creating products that perform exceptionally well. You're organized, reliable, and excited by the idea of helping develop the next generation of products that thousands of makers will use to build their businesses.

Why Join Makesy?

• Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company
• Work directly on new product development and launches
• Gain exposure to fragrance, candles, personal care, home fragrance, soap, and cleaning categories
• Collaborate with a creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate team
• Help shape products used by makers and brands across the country
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• $20/hour
• PTO