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