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About the Role
The Lab Assistant, Skincare Formulation provides critical laboratory support to formulation scientists developing new skincare products and improving existing formulas. This role is responsible for laboratory operations, prototype preparation support, sample management, routine analytical testing, equipment maintenance, inventory coordination, and documentation activities that enable efficient product development and innovation. The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about laboratory excellence. This individual will play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environment while supporting multiple skincare development projects.
Responsibilities
- Maintain daily laboratory readiness, cleanliness, and organization.
- Stock laboratory supplies, components, and consumables.
- Return raw materials and equipment to designated storage areas.
- Prepare laboratory workspaces for formulation and testing activities.
- Support sample preparation, labeling, storage, and distribution.
- Pull stability samples according to established schedules.
- Track and organize samples across multiple studies.
- Return samples to designated environmental chambers following evaluation.
- Support fragrance, microbiology, and other cross-functional sample submissions.
- Perform routine laboratory evaluations, including pH measurements, viscosity testing, rheology evaluations, color measurements, stability assessments, and raw material evaluations.
- Accurately record and report test results.
- Calibrate laboratory instruments, including pH meters and related equipment.
- Perform routine checks on laboratory systems and utilities.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and submit repair requests as needed.
- Ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and laboratory supplies.
- Review materials for expiration and dispose of expired materials according to procedures.
- Coordinate ordering and replenishment of laboratory supplies.
- Support organization of raw material and component inventories.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and testing documentation.
- Support data entry and sample tracking activities.
- Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), company policies, and safety requirements.
- Ensure laboratory activities comply with established SOPs and quality standards.
- Partner with formulation scientists to support prototype development and testing activities.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Microbiology, and other cross-functional partners.
- Assist with project-related laboratory activities to support development timelines.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- 0-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably within cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or related industries.
- Basic understanding of laboratory safety and scientific documentation practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Experience Level
- 0-3 years
Education Level
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $17.50 to $25.50 per hour
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- Wellness and family support programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid leave programs
- Education-related programs
- Paid holidays and vacation time
About the Company
- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally.
- The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
Equal Opportunity
- It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
- The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.
- Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com
- Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
- Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law
- Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.