**Chemist** **Clark NJ - Onsite role** **2+ month contract with high potential for extension and can convert to permanent.** **Pay range: $28 - $29/hr on W2** Our Fortune 500 client (One of the world's largest Cosmetic/Beauty companies) in New York NY is looking for hardworking, motivated talent to join their innovative team. Are you an Event Coordinator with a passion for collaborating with multiple teams and an interest in working onsite? Don't wait... apply today! **Job Description:** **About the Role** **This role supports the physicochemical evaluation and performance testing of cosmetics (hair, skin, or related) products, with a focus on batching, stability studies, and optimizing lab processes. The technician will work autonomously, documenting, analyzing, and reporting lab results, improving testing techniques, and supporting operational flow between formulation and analysis labs.** **________________________________________** **Skills to Recruit For** + Technical & Scientific Foundation + Bachelor’s degree (science/engineering focus: Chemistry, Biology, Physical Sciences) OR certification/diploma in Quality Control, Physical Measurements, or similar. + 2+ years of technical lab experience (cosmetics, personal care, food, or paint fields preferred). + Hands-on Laboratory Proficiency + Experience with stability testing and batching of cosmetic, personal care, or related products. + Proficient in standard lab techniques and equipment, such as: + pH measurement + Viscometer/rheometer use + Microscopy + (Bonus) Foam analyzer, batching equipment (e.g., Olsa, Disconti, Silverson mixers). + Data collection, result analysis, and rigorous documentation for traceability/testing compliance. + Process & Methodology + Strict adherence to protocols, SOPs, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP/GMP). + Organized, methodical approach with a strong critical sense—able to conduct, document, and report on analyses independently. + Background in process optimization, efficiency improvement, or method validation (lean/feedback mindset a plus). + Analytical & Communication Skills + High attention to detail and accuracy in collating and interpreting lab data; ability to spot trends/discrepancies and escalate as needed. + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint for data entry, reporting, and presentation. + Clear, cooperative written and oral communication for teamwork and cross-functional handoffs. + Personal Attributes + Autonomy and willingness to take on new techniques, tools, and troubleshooting. + Observant, focused, and committed to safety, process rigor, and lab cleanliness. + Positive, adaptable attitude—comfortable in fast-paced R&D or manufacturing labs, open to change and continuous learning. **________________________________________** **Summary of Key Skills for Recruiting** + Bachelor’s degree (science), or QC certification + 2 years lab experience + Hands-on stability/batch testing in cosmetics/personal care (OR similar industries) + Lab equipment: pH, viscometer/rheometer, microscopy, batching tools (bonus: foam analyzer) + Rigorous process, organizational, and documentation skills + Proficiency in Excel/Word/PowerPoint + Expertise with lab protocols, SOPs, and GLP/GMP + Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail + High autonomy, positive attitude, and adaptability + Good communication & teamwork; open to process improvement **________________________________________** Recruiters should target candidates with proven cosmetic/personal care/food/paint lab backgrounds, technical proficiency, and a mindset of rigor, efficiency, and collaboration. **Are you interested ? Please click apply button!** If you are not available or if this is not the right role at the moment, please share the job description with your friends and let us know if any of them show interest. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.