Lab Technician

Lab & Formulation Support

• Prepare lab batches, line trial samples, prototypes, and experimental formulas under the guidance of the Director of Formulation.
• Support formulation development, product testing, and troubleshooting for new products, line extensions, and limited-edition launches.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment in accordance with internal lab standards and safety practices. Sustainability, Line Trials & Scale-Up
• Work closely with the Director of Formulation to prepare, monitor, and organize stability samples and line trial samples.
• Support stability testing by documenting sample appearance, performance, packaging compatibility, and other required observations.
• Assist with scale-up activities by preparing samples, collecting data, and supporting trial documentation.
• Help organize and track samples related to pilot batches, production trials, and commercialization timelines.
• Communicate observations, risks, or deviations from expected results to the Director of Formulation and relevant project stakeholders. Project Ownership
• Support and manage defined R&D projects such as line extensions, limited-edition launches, reformulations, and product improvements.
• Help move assigned projects through key development stages, including prototype creation, testing, data organization, and sample handoff.
• Maintain accurate timelines, sample records, and project updates for assigned workstreams.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to share R&D updates and sample data. Data, Documentation & Communication
• Record experimental procedures, formulas, observations, test results, and conclusions clearly and accurately.
• Organize and share lab data with cross-functional team members in a timely and easy-to-understand format.
• Prepare summary reports, sample trackers, and testing updates for internal review.
• Support the Director of Formulation with project tracking, technical documentation, and sample management.
• Ensure all work is documented consistently and follows internal R&D processes. This position is based out of our lab in Boca Raton, FL working primarily onsite with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule on occasion. The salary range for this position is $70,000-115,000 per year.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• 1+ year of experience in a laboratory setting, including academic, internship, co-op, or professional lab experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions, test methods, and lab protocols.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple samples, timelines, and priorities.
• Comfortable documenting data, observations, and results clearly and accurately.
• Willingness to learn, grow, ask questions, and take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Ability to communicate findings and share data with cross-functional team members.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving project needs. Preferred
• Experience in formulation, consumer products, personal care, home care, cleaning products, food, cosmetics, or CPG R&D.
• Familiarity with stability testing, sample preparation, pilot batches, or production line trials.
• Experience using sample trackers, spreadsheets, or basic data reporting tools.
• Understanding of general lab safety, chemical handling, and proper sample labeling practices.