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**Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a Formulation Laboratory Associate** for a notable, global personal care and cosmetics organization located in **Clark, NJ** . This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain hands-on experience supporting skincare formulation development within a fast-paced R&D environment.

**Pay** : 25-28/hr based on education and relevant experience

Position Overview

Under close supervision, the Formulation Laboratory Associate will support the development of skincare products including creams, lotions, serums, toners, and SPF formulations. This role involves preparing laboratory batches, monitoring stability, documenting experimental results, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

+ Assist in lab-scale formulation and batching of skincare products to support development and commercialization

+ Perform and monitor stability testing, including tracking appearance, color, odor, viscosity, pH, and overall aesthetics

+ Evaluate formula specifications using laboratory tools such as pH meters, viscometers, microscopes, and other standard instrumentation

+ Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of experiments in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems

+ Order and organize raw materials, reagents, and supplies required for formulation trials

+ Communicate stability issues, deviations, or observations to senior chemists or management in a timely manner

+ Interface with internal support groups (analytical, microbiology, processing, etc.) to submit and track testing requests

+ Adhere to all safety, EHS, SOP, and quality standards while maintaining a clean and organized laboratory workspace

+ Manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently while meeting established timelines and objectives

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science field (required)

+ 0–3 years of laboratory experience, preferably within cosmetics, personal care, or consumer products

+ Strong interest in the cosmetic and skincare industry

+ Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills

+ Comfortable working under supervision in a team-based laboratory environment

+ Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

+ Computer literacy and familiarity with laboratory data systems preferred

Work Environment

+ Onsite, laboratory-based role in Clark, NJ

+ Day shift

+ Hands-on bench work with routine standing, sitting, and laboratory activities

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

**Pay Details:** $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.