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Lab Technician

Huguenot, NY · On-site

$28.37 - $34.68/hr

... cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics. Summary QC Lab tech for Huguenot, NY. Duties include the handling, testing and reporting of in process ...

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Lab Technician

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$20/hr

... cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of ... Receipt of consumables and lab stocking * Clean and maintain lab spaces and other duties as ...

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Lab Technician - HVGC Lab

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

... cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of ... Laboratory Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: * Perform ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cosmetic lab technician in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cosmetic lab technician?

A Cosmetic Lab Technician is responsible for assisting in the formulation, testing, and production of cosmetic and personal care products. They work in laboratories, conducting experiments, measuring ingredients, and ensuring product safety and quality. Their role includes maintaining lab equipment, documenting findings, and complying with industry regulations. They often collaborate with chemists and product developers to create new formulations or improve existing ones. This position requires attention to detail, knowledge of cosmetic science, and adherence to safety standards.

What does a cosmetic lab technician do?

A typical day for a Cosmetic Lab Technician involves preparing and mixing formulas, conducting stability and safety tests on raw materials and finished products, and meticulously documenting all results. You may also calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, manage sample inventory, and support the research and development process by collaborating closely with chemists and product developers. The work often alternates between bench experiments and data entry or analysis, requiring accuracy and adherence to safety and quality standards. Teamwork is important, as you will regularly communicate findings and troubleshoot issues with colleagues to help drive product innovation.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a cosmetic lab technician?

To thrive as a Cosmetic Lab Technician, you need a solid understanding of chemistry, laboratory procedures, and quality control, often backed by a degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field. Familiarity with lab equipment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safety standards, as well as experience using data analysis software, is important. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial to ensuring the safe, effective development and production of cosmetic products in compliance with industry regulations.

How to work in a cosmetic lab technician?

To work as a cosmetic lab technician, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some positions requiring a degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field. The role involves preparing and testing cosmetic products, following safety protocols, and using laboratory equipment. Relevant skills include attention to detail, knowledge of formulation processes, and adherence to regulatory standards.
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Infographic showing various Cosmetic Lab Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,864 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Lab Technician (Optical) M-F 8am - 4:30pm )

Wood River, IL • On-site

ABB Optical Group
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$15 - $17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Use equipment such as tracing machines, finishing machines, and coating machines to process lenses and frames.

  • Sort, inspect, and package finished optical products, including mounting, aligning, and tinting lenses.

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, follow safety guidelines, and report defects or inefficiencies.

ABB Optical Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Optical Lab Technician
JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE
The Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the Digital Eye Lab (DEL). Lab Technicians will be assigned one core function, where he/she will work the predominant portion of their daily work schedule, as well as be expected to perform work in additional function(s) as business needs dictate.
An entry level Lab Technician position requires training to enable employees to perform the minimum key responsibilities identified by their respective lab/department; A proficient Lab Technician is an employee who has undergone a skills assessment after six (6) months of service and is able to perform
all applicable key responsibilities identified by their respective lab/department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (as applicable)
  • Use a tracing machine to measure frame; Print and match paperwork to corresponding trays; Read job ticket to determine the location of lens needed and pull from bin placing correctly in tray; Deliver tray to appropriate location to be scanned, verified and re-boxed
  • Invoice and package finished jobs; scan and bin jobs into proper customer box to be shipped
  • Sort and receive frames into system placing frames in appropriate colored trays
  • Secure optical lens / blanks in holding tools for generating, polishing, and coating; Operate equipment and clear machine errors; Maintain tools for production equipment
  • Operate finishing equipment and clear out machine errors; Mount, secure and align finished lens in frames using precision hand tools;
  • Edge lens appropriately so that lens can be inserted into frames
  • Place lens in lens holder and tint to specified color; Mark lenses appropriately to achieve proper tint axis; Change tint colors as needed
  • Unload lens into lens trays; Mark and inspect lenses; Sort and pre- inspect lenses and operate AR coating machines
  • Remove processed surfaced lenses from alloy block at end of surfacing process and reclaim the alloy in a reclaim tank
  • Inspect lens blank to detect surface flaws; Examine prescriptions & work orders according to standards using precision instruments; Wash and clean lenses and eyeglasses using cloths and solvents; Perform cosmetic inspection
  • Work daily toward meeting production expectations set by management
  • Always perform and comply with all job functions according to documented standard operating procedures
  • Meet or exceed established performance thresholds in all core and secondary job functions
  • Report all known product, process, and/or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
  • Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as scheduled; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment
  • Ensure that work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations
  • Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and reduce injuries
  • Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations
  • Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
  • Entry-level: No specific prior work experience required
  • Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
  • Proficient: Minimum six (6) months experience in same or similar position prior to skills assessment to determine proficiency

Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
  • Computer literate
  • Attention to Detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Full-time employees typically work forty (40) hours a week and are scheduled eight (8) hours per day over five (5) days; Part-time employees typically work a reduced schedule that is less than thirty (30) hours per week. Overtime is routinely expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with moderate noise.
TRAVEL
Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.
For US Candidates
Compensation Range
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $15.00 to $17.00. This represents the good-faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting.
Actual Pay will be based on job-related factors, which may include:
  • Geographic location
  • Relevant experience
  • Education and qualifications
  • Job-related skills
  • Internal equity considerations
  • Applicable minimum wage laws

This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
Benefits
Depending on eligibility and position, employees and/or eligible dependents may participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, which may include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and group life insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid family leave (where applicable by state law)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eyewear discounts

Time-Off Benefits
Eligible U.S. employees receive the following time-off benefits (subject to Company policy and applicable state/local laws):
  • Paid vacation and/or sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Birthday PTO

(Some states require front-loaded sick leave; others accrue. The Company will comply with all applicable local requirements.)
Accessibility and Accommodations
Upon request and consistent with applicable law, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
To request an accommodation, please email HR@abboptical.com and include your name and contact information so we can follow up promptly.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
International Candidates
The compensation and benefits information in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will receive compensation and benefits aligned with their local market.
ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
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