Job Description
We are passionate about our employees. We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development. Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together!
In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Please visit our website at www.keystoneind.com to learn more about Keystone Industries and career opportunities.
Position Details:
- Title: Laboratory Technician
- Schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm, M-F, with some flexibility.
- Location: Gibbstown, NJ (08027)
- Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of lab experience, with 3D printing preferred.
- Salary Range: $23.00 – $30.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in development and verification of formulas.
- Perform cost analysis of formulations.
- Identify, qualify, and evaluate offset raw materials.
- Test, evaluate and qualify new raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- Identify important scale up parameters and plant equipment to safely manufacture new formulations.
- Complete R&D projects and prepare reports/project summaries, as required.
- Assist laboratory personnel in research projects, as directed.
- Assist in the maintenance of KRP quality system, including but not limited to batch cards, QCAs, COAs and retains.
- Manage the upkeep of the laboratory (via 5S/Lean Six Sigma methodology)
- Recommend and initiate techniques to resolve problems and improve efficiency – continuous improvement.
- Modify existing nail or cosmetic base formulations to achieve desired product.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of laboratory SOPs and test methods.
- Assist in the training of new team members. Presentation of topics and field questions.
- Assist quality group in product quality investigations and troubleshooting.
- Support, develop and maintain laboratory tracking systems for raw materials, lab samples and finished goods.
- Perform additional duties/tasks as needed or requested by management.
Qualifications:
- Experience with cosmetic industry manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of equipment and validation requirements.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Good mathematical skills – unit conversion, ratio, percentage.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
- Proficiency with MS Office - especially Excel.
Desired Skills:
- Experience with UV curable coatings, DLP 3D Devices or traditional denture chemicals and materials.
- Experience with compounding/formulating.
Education/Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED with 2 years’ laboratory experience
- Completed or Pursuing Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, etc.) desirable but not mandatory
Benefits and Perks:
- Weekly Pay
- Enriched Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical & Dependent Care or Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Safe Harbor – Employer Contribution of 3% of Gross Wages
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Company-Provided Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Options – Term Life, Accident, Disability, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued time off to support work-life balance
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential employee support services
- Financial Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts & Perks – Depending on available programs
- Opportunities for Career Development and Internal Growth
