Job Description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at or on .

Lab Technician

12 Month Contract

Onsite

Local Candidates only!!!

Richmond, VA

No C2C Candidates!

We are seeking a meticulous and motivated R&D Laboratory Technician to join our product development team. This role is responsible for supporting the creation and testing of new formulations in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with chemical compounding, a strong commitment to safety and quality protocols, and excellent documentation skills.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the formulation development team with hands-on liquid compounding, prototyping, and preparation of samples for internal evaluation.
• Operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment, such as analytical balances and pH meters, while handling various ingredients and chemical materials.
• Independently conduct experiments and prototyping activities according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
• Generate, document, and review laboratory data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures.
• Manage the inventory of raw materials and laboratory supplies, maintaining detailed and compliant records according to internal quality management systems.
• Receive incoming shipments of materials, verify them against documentation, and ensure all items are properly labeled and stored.
• Assemble small-scale prototype devices for testing, which may include the handling of minor electrical components.
• Prepare, label, and distribute prototype samples to various internal teams and facilities, coordinating shipments when necessary.
• Assist with the submission of samples for analytical testing and help manage the associated records.
• Provide logistical support for sensory evaluation panels, including sample preparation, scheduling, and execution assistance.

Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Prior experience working in a chemical laboratory environment is required.
• Must be willing and able to work with nicotine-containing materials.
• Strong understanding of good laboratory safety practices and familiarity with quality systems such as cGMP or GLP.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word) for data entry, record-keeping, and communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly with documentation, following procedures, and maintaining accurate records.
• Proven hands-on skills in weighing ingredients, preparing solutions, and compounding finished formulas.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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No second parties will be accepted.

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