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Color Lab Technician

System One, Linden, NJ, United States


Job Title: Color Lab Technician

Location:

Clark / Linden, NJ

Type:

Contract to Hire

Compensation:

$20.00-$23 /hr (depending upon experience)

Work Model:

Onsite

Hours:

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Overview
This position supports a global cosmetic manufacturer specializing in large-scale production of nail polish and related beauty products. The organization emphasizes color innovation, strict regulatory compliance, and collaboration with leading beauty brands worldwide.

Responsibilities

Apply, evaluate, and refine laboratory and chemical processes while maintaining accurate and detailed documentation.

Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including R&D, Quality Control, and Production.

Operate analytical instruments to perform viscosity testing, water testing, and other routine lab analyses.

Conduct drawdowns, visual color evaluations, and spectrophotometer measurements.

Compare samples against color standards to ensure batch‑to‑batch consistency and quality.

Learn and follow established laboratory procedures, including additional testing methods as required.

Maintain a clean, organized lab environment in compliance with safety and GMP guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (flexible on degree field).

1–3 years of Quality Control or laboratory experience preferred (+ recent grad with chemistry lab experience).

Experience working with color, pigments, coatings, or cosmetic formulations strongly desired.

Strong attention to detail with demonstrated color acuity.

Willingness to learn and adapt; suitable for recent graduates with lab exposure.

About System One
System One and its subsidiaries—Joulé and Mountain Ltd.—are leaders in providing outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients complete work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards. Eligible employees may qualify for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary plans, spending accounts, and a 401(k) program.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills
Cosmetic Chemistry, Color Matching, Nail Polish, Enamels, Coatings, Laboratory Technician, QC Lab, Quality Control, Spectrophotometer, Color Evaluation, Drawdowns, Pigments, Resins, Solvents, Viscosity Testing, Water Testing, GMP, Cosmetic Manufacturing, Batch Testing, Analytical Instruments, R&D Support, Formulations

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