Personal Care Formulation Laboratory Intern supporting development and evaluation of innovative cosmetic and personal care formulations at the Abingdon site.
Compensation
Compensation for this role will be competitive and aligned with market practices in the respective location. Actual pay is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, education, skills, and geographic location. Where applicable country‑specific salary ranges will be communicated during the hiring process based on local pay transparency regulations. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
Responsibilities
Prepare personal care formulations such as skin care, hair care, sun care and colour cosmetic, following agreed formulae and laboratory procedures.
Support formulation development projects by varying ingredients, processing conditions, and addition sequences under the guidance of formulation scientists.
Evaluate prototypes using relevant physical and sensory tests, including appearance, pH, viscosity, stability, texture, spreadability, foam, conditioning, and other application‑specific performance measures.
Set up, monitor, and document stability studies, recording observations accurately and escalating unexpected results.
Maintain clear, complete, and traceable laboratory records, formulation worksheets, raw‑material information, test data, and project summaries.
Requirements
Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in Cosmetic Science or Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetic Science
Nice to have: Experience formulating personal care or cosmetic products
Assist multiple projects in a Richmond, VA laboratory by preparing samples, performing GC analysis, maintaining records, and supporting inventory and compliance activities.
Compensation
The compensation range for this role is $22.00 to $25.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
Responsibilities
Preparation of samples for GC analysis
Analysis of samples by GC analysis
Preparation of reagents for lab use
Maintaining organized records of sample preparation and analysis
Overhead projects designed to improve efficiency of, or accuracy of analyses
Senior XRF Applications Scientist to lead technical execution of pre‑sales sample projects, method development, demonstrations, customer presentations, post‑sales training, calibration support, and method implementation.
Responsibilities
Lead hands‑on execution of XRF applications projects, including customer sample testing, feasibility studies, sample preparation, instrument operation, calibration, method development, data analysis, and reporting.
Support pre‑sales opportunities by proving analytical performance, demonstrating methods and ease of use, preparing results, and presenting findings with the commercial team in person or online.
Develop, optimize, and document WD‑XRF and ED‑XRF methods for diverse sample types and industrial applications, including cement, mining, batteries, pharma, petrochemicals, metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and advanced materials.
Provide post‑sales applications support, including customer training, calibration and method commissioning, troubleshooting, how‑to guidance, and ad hoc technical support.
Review project scope, execution plans, analytical results, data reports, and customer deliverables prepared by Applications Scientists and Applications Specialists to strengthen quality, consistency, and technical rigor.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, materials science, geology, physics, engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Entry-level scientist to work in the Integrated Health, Surveillance, and Diagnostics group focusing on research, development, sample preparation, and analysis.
Compensation
Pay Range - $61,000 - $68,000
Responsibilities
Conducts technical tasks and laboratory experimentation under general supervision using established or project-specific protocols and SOPs
Conducts experimental work on projects following established protocols and procedures
Contributes to developing test plans, experimental designs, and analytical methods
Performs laboratory experimentation related to microbiology and molecular biology applications
Perform culturing, nucleic acid extraction, PCR techniques, and immunoassay analysis
Requirements
B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related discipline
Laboratory Service Technician supporting Kurita America’s customers and Heavy Industry team by conducting routine testing on water and other samples.
Compensation
Pay: $18/hr
Responsibilities
Log and prepare samples for analysis.
Follow ASTM standards for refining chemical testing
Calibrate equipment, load & monitor automated laboratory instruments, make observations, record data, and interpret test results.
General lab duties include: cleaning of glassware, prep and shipping of samples, and organizing, pouring, and labeling reagent chemicals. General housekeeping and laboratory maintenance.
Accurately compile data, organize information, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
Requirements
Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related laboratory sciences.
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Pathology Level I is responsible for the processing of various patient specimens received for immunological testing performed at TNONC HMS, including, but not limited to, all bone marrow/peripheral blood, fluids and or tissues for leukemia/lymphoma, fluid-based (serum, urine, etc.) immunological tests, histological, molecular and/or FISH processing and clinical chemistry testing including diagnostic clinical tests and immunoassays.
Responsibilities
Complete all aspects of immunological testing, including sample preparation, staining, acquisition, quality control assessment and maintenance of reagents and equipment.
Helps with administrative duties including, completing proficiency testing, Quality control checks, etc. as needed.
Performs inventory maintenance and prepares reagent stock and working solutions as needed.
Monitors proper use and consumption of reagents, materials, and consumables.
Maintains required inventory of laboratory supplies for operations in areas of work assignment.
Requirements
High school diploma with educational credits or work within an approved clinical laboratory setting
Nice to have: Current State of Tennessee Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) License
Support ORNL scientific staff conducting research and chemical operations associated with the production and purification of radioisotopes and R&D for nuclear fuels.
Responsibilities
Perform detailed sample preparations, radiochemical separations and measurement protocols on samples containing radiological constituents
Support advanced radiochemical operations for analyses of samples with high levels of radioactivity
Operate radiochemistry analytical instrumentation including gas flow proportional counters, liquid scintillation counter, neutron detector, and alpha/gamma ray spectrometry systems
Interpret data from radiochemistry measurements for scientific/sample reports
Maintain compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or other technical related discipline
Design, optimize, and validate clinical chemistry assays, immunoassays, or cell-based assays, execute experiments, analyze data, support method development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance assay development and clinical sample workflows.
Compensation
Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.
Responsibilities
Design, optimize, and validate clinical chemistry assays, immunoassays, or cell-based assays using various techniques and relevant methods.
Execute experiments and analytical studies to support assay development, optimization, and verification for clinical chemistry, immunoassays, and hematology assays.
Adapt assays for seamless integration into automated platforms ensuring robust performance and reliability.
Prepare and analyze clinical and research samples, ensuring proper handling, labeling, and documentation throughout the experimentation.
Perform data analysis using spreadsheets and basic statistical tools; summarize results clearly in reports and presentations for scientists and cross-functional partners.
Requirements
BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
Nice to have: CLIA/CAP or GMP-regulated environment