• Lab Technician

    Actalent (Totowa, NJ)


    Job Title: Lab TechnicianJob Description

     

    This role involves performing analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards. The lab technician will respond promptly and accurately to technical inquiries and communicate effectively with customers to address technical questions and resolve concerns. Additionally, the role includes formulating finished products to showcase and promote the company's manufactured raw chemicals and developing technical documentation such as Technical Data Sheets for all manufactured chemicals.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.

    + Respond promptly and accurately to technical inquiries via email and other communication channels.

    + Communicate effectively with customers, addressing technical questions and resolving concerns with professionalism.

    + Formulate finished products that showcase and promote the company’s manufactured raw chemicals.

    + Develop and maintain technical documentation, such as Technical Data Sheets (TDS), for all manufactured chemicals.

    + Support various technical department functions, including entering Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), evaluating new chemical products for portfolio compatibility, and other standard technical tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + Quality control

    + Chemistry

    + Laboratory

    + Wet chemistry

    + Analytical chemistry

    + QC

    + SAP

    + PH

    + Hydroxl Value

    + Bachelor's in Chemistry or a related science field

    + 1-2 years of experience within the cosmetic/personal care field (internship experience applicable)

    + Ability to explain the formulation process of raw materials in cosmetics from start to finish

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Personable and knowledgeable to handle technical customer requests related to cosmetic formulation

    + Strong soft skills, capable of socializing with team members

    + Entering Certificates of Analysis and working with new chemicals

    Work Environment

    This role will start as a part-time position, scheduled Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, and may transition into a full-time role with hours from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday. The team fosters a close-knit family culture with 20 members, offering an open forum for questions and continuous support. The organization is well-equipped with internal systems and operations, providing ample resources for success. Employees have the opportunity to pivot into other roles, engage directly with customers, and participate in monthly team events such as Cornhole, Happy Hour, and Bowling to encourage team bonding.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Totowa,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.