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Are you a detail-oriented lab professional who thrives in a fast-paced quality environment? Schwan Cosmetics USA is looking for an Analytical/Micro Lab Technician I to join our Quality Assurance team. In this hands-on role, you'll use cutting-edge analytical instruments to test and approve products — from raw materials to finished goods — ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
Are you a detail-oriented lab professional who thrives in a fast-paced quality environment? Schwan Cosmetics USA is looking for an Analytical/Micro Lab Technician I to join our Quality Assurance team. In this hands-on role, you'll use cutting-edge analytical instruments to test and approve products — from raw materials to finished goods — ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
Routine Lab Testing (65%)
Perform chemical, sensory, and instrument-based testing on bulk production batches, raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
Use mechanical and electronic equipment to identify product imperfections and nonconformities
Make approval/rejection decisions based on client specifications and Schwan Cosmetics quality standards
Data Analysis & Interpretation (15%)
Compile and interpret analytical data from product sample testing
Support Product Development with special request analyses
Continuous Improvement & Calibration (15%)
Participate in LEAN and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives
Apply root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes
Conduct scheduled equipment calibration to ensure measurement accuracy
Skip the repetitive application forms
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Other Duties (5%) Perform additional duties as assigned
Perform additional duties as assigned
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required: Lab experience required: Minimum 1 year in an analytical, microbiological, or QA/QC laboratory setting Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or equivalent experience High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience) Proficiency with common laboratory instruments and testing tools Basic chemistry knowledge, math skills, and US-to-metric unit conversion Strong English proficiency — reading, writing, and communication Must pass a basic color discrimination test Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related science field Hands-on experience with HPLC, FTIR, DSC, pH meters, viscometers, micrometers, calipers, hot plates, pull force testing, break strength testing, and/or water titration equipment
Lab experience required: Minimum 1 year in an analytical, microbiological, or QA/QC laboratory setting
Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or equivalent experience
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent work experience)
Proficiency with common laboratory instruments and testing tools Basic chemistry knowledge, math skills, and US-to-metric unit conversion Strong English proficiency — reading, writing, and communication Must pass a basic color discrimination test
Basic chemistry knowledge, math skills, and US-to-metric unit conversion
Strong English proficiency — reading, writing, and communication
Must pass a basic color discrimination test
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related science field Hands-on experience with HPLC, FTIR, DSC, pH meters, viscometers, micrometers, calipers, hot plates, pull force testing, break strength testing, and/or water titration equipment
Bachelor's degree in biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related science field
Hands-on experience with HPLC, FTIR, DSC, pH meters, viscometers, micrometers, calipers, hot plates, pull force testing, break strength testing, and/or water titration equipment
Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Attention to Detail | Data Interpretation | Team Collaboration | Clear Communication | Decision Making | Equipment Calibration
Global private-label color cosmetics manufacturer serving beauty brands worldwide.
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