Lab Intern

Position Summary

An R&D Lab Intern supports R&D scientists with routine laboratory tasks under the supervision of the scientists.

Position Scope

This position is designed for college students who can work on site in the Warren NJ lab at least 2-3 days per week with a minimum commitment of approximately 20 hours per week. The R&D Lab Intern will support R&D scientists with routine laboratory sample-management packaging inventory and documentation activities under direct supervision. The role is hands-on and primarily lab-based; responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing formulation prototypes including organizing samples in the Warren sample room periodically checking inventory packing and shipping samples for customer requests from Sales Marketing and related teams and maintaining the sample tracker;

• Manually fill formulation prototypes into appropriate packaging including containers jars tubes bottles pumps and similar formats. Products may include moisturizers creams foundations lotions lip products makeup shampoos conditioners and related formulations;

• Repack raw materials into designated package formats for trade shows customer events meetings trainings and other business needs;

• Label samples accurately according to project customer formulation or laboratory requirements;

• Support inventory management for raw materials and laboratory supplies used in R&D activities;

• Assist scientists with stability-chamber sample management including recording temperature and humidity placing and removing samples for testing and documenting assigned data under scientist supervision;

• Move organize and store laboratory items as needed; the candidate should be able to safely lift up to 15 pounds;

• Calibrate laboratory equipment according to established SOPs and record calibration activities as required;

• Assist scientists when appropriate with laboratory batch-making activities for cosmetic products such as gels creams lotions serums and related formulations.

The R&D Lab Intern is expected to comply with all applicable laboratory SOPs safety procedures site safety requirements and company policies at all times. This includes following established practices for proper handling labeling storage documentation housekeeping personal protective equipment and safe operation of laboratory equipment. The candidate must complete required training and immediately report any safety concerns incidents or deviations to the supervising scientist or appropriate site contact.

Note: The duties listed above are not all inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

Education & Experience

Desired Background:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in a science-related field preferably chemistry biochemistry chemical engineering microbiology cosmetic science formulation science or a related discipline. Sophomore standing or above is preferred.

• Previous laboratory experience coursework involving laboratory techniques or exposure to personal care cosmetic chemical or consumer products is preferred but not required.

Knowledge Skills & Talents

More specifically we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position:

• Basic understanding of working in an R&D laboratory environment with the ability to follow laboratory SOPs lab safety practices office safety requirements and site policies;

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced lab setting;

• Curious open-minded and quick to learn with good communication skills and a willingness to ask questions when clarification is needed;

• Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook Teams Excel Word and other standard office software for communication documentation and tracking activities;

• Availability to work a minimum of approximately 20 hours per week or about 2.5 days per week with some flexibility depending on business needs and the candidates schedule.

Working Conditions

This role is an on-site hands-on laboratory position based in the Warren NJ lab. The role requires regular work in an R&D laboratory environment and may involve handling samples packaging materials raw materials laboratory supplies and standard laboratory equipment. The position requires the ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds and follow all applicable laboratory safety PPE housekeeping and documentation requirements.

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this position is: $25 - $35 hourly. Actual pay will be determined based on education certifications experience qualifications skills and geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected category.

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils fats and their derivatives Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care food surface treatment agriculture pharma and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield IL. operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where youll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity we learn from each other to constantly improve adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. Were convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition development learning excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly we know youre going to like it here. For more information visit: or LinkedIn/vantage.