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Lab Manager
ZO Skin Health, Inc —Irvine, CA
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Cosmetic R&D Chemist
ACT Labs —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $39,644 - $105,912 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sr Chemist or Product Development Manager
Propedix, Inc. —Irvine, CA
- $60,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
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R&D Sr Formulator - Nutritional Bars
Mac Incorporated —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $94,000 - $114,000 a year
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
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Quality Assurance Manager
HR MGMT 10 LLC —Tustin, CA
- From $40 an hour
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- Google Workspace
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- 5 years
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Program Manager, Medical Devices
Lubrizol —Corona, CA
- $146,000 - $162,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Program Manager
Canopy A&D —Irvine, CA
- $80,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Chemist II
SIRIO NUTRITION CALIFORNIA LLC —City of Industry, CA
- $71,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sr. Manager, Consumer Insights, Foresight & UX
SAMYANG AMERICA INC —Brea, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Business Development Manager
Element Materials Technology —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's degree
Staff Engineer I, THV Research and Development-THV
JENAVALVE TECHNOLOGY INC —Irvine, CA
- $134,100 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
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Director Data AI & Analytics
FUJIFILM —Irvine, CA
- $154,565 - $216,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Staff Chemical Engineer - Water Systems and Chemistry
Jacuzzi Group —Chino, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Department Supervisor – Dynamics (Fatigue)
Element Materials Technology —Huntington Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Senior Engineer I, Research and Development - FEA
JENAVALVE TECHNOLOGY INC —Irvine, CA
- $101,300 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- 3 years
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Senior Engineer I, Multi-technology Product Test
Schneider Electric —Lake Forest, CA
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Laboratory experience
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Assistant Project Manager
RimePro Inc —Fullerton, CA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Plumbing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Associate Medical Director - Immunology
Quest Diagnostics —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $300,000 - $335,000 a year
- Online Application
- Medicine
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Project Manager
RimePro Inc —Fullerton, CA
- $100,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Fuel card
- Paid holidays
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Lab Manager

ZO Skin Health, Inc -
Irvine, CA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Stability testing
Staff supervision
Project development phase management
New product introduction engineering projects
Microsoft Excel
Stability studies in drug product development
Regulatory compliance
Chemist team management
Chemical scale-up projects
Team development
Managing laboratory teams
Bachelor's degree
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Mentoring
Vendor relationship management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Quality standards in production
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Managing projects
Productivity software
Chemical new product development projects
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Summary: The Lab Manager is responsible for leading the R&D laboratory, formulation development activities, and execution of product innovation initiatives for ZO Skin Health. This role oversees a team of Chemists while driving the development, optimization, and commercialization of ZO products. The Lab Manager serves as the technical leader, working alongside the VP of R&D for formulation strategy, laboratory operations, external development partnerships, and cross-functional project execution, ensuring products meet efficacy, aesthetic, quality, regulatory, and cost objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the R&D laboratory and manage a team of Chemists, providing coaching, development, performance management, and technical guidance.
Drive formulation innovation by developing and overseeing the creation of new product prototypes, reformulations, and product enhancements aligned with brand strategy and consumer needs.
Provide scientific leadership for skincare, OTC and Rx product development programs from concept through commercialization.
Establish laboratory priorities, allocate resources, and manage project timelines to ensure successful execution of R&D initiatives.
Serve as the primary technical resource for formulation troubleshooting, manufacturing challenges, stability concerns, and product quality improvements.
Direct stability programs and interpret data to ensure product robustness, performance, and shelf-life requirements are achieved.
Lead scale-up and technology transfer activities, ensuring formulations are successfully transitioned from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.
Manage relationships with external formulation partners, contract manufacturers, testing laboratories, CROs, and other development partners to support project execution and commercialization.
Collaborate closely with Product Development, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Evaluate emerging technologies, ingredients, and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive differentiation.
Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, ingredient policies, safety standards, and GMP requirements.
Review and approve technical documentation, development reports, specifications, protocols, and laboratory records.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on laboratory efficiency, innovation, data integrity, and process optimization.
Manage laboratory budgets, equipment maintenance, inventory planning, and capital expenditures.
Lead laboratory readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Lab manager is expected to spend 25% on the bench and 75% on managerial tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or related scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 8+ years of skincare formulation and product development experience, including cosmetics, OTC, and/or Rx products.
Previous experience leading technical teams and mentoring scientific staff.

Required Skills

Strong expertise in skincare formulation, ingredient technologies, stability, and product development.
Experience managing scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization activities.
Proven ability to manage external partners, including contract manufacturers, testing laboratories, and development partners.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, product safety, and quality standards.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and delivering results on time.
Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Environment: The work environment is indoors in a professional office environment. The floor surfaces are carpeted in office areas and conference rooms with vinyl floor covering typical in hallways, break rooms and computer rooms.

Work Hours: The work schedule is 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. Initial start time may vary, with work hours typically from 8am-5pm. Work hours and shifts are subject to change depending on operating business conditions and needs. The position resides in Orange County but is hybrid with 1 day being remote work.

Physical and Mental Demands: Sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or negligible amounts of force frequently, to move objects. This job also requires constant sitting. Constant use of the upper extremities is required to reach, handle, and position tools and equipment. The employee must know and follow proper safety protocols and maintain a professional and polished appearance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 1-3 direct reports

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r&d lab manager jobs in irvine, ca

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Quality Assurance Manager

Program Manager, Medical Devices

Program Manager

Chemist II

Sr. Manager, Consumer Insights, Foresight & UX

Business Development Manager

Staff Engineer I, THV Research and Development-THV

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Senior Engineer I, Research and Development - FEA

Senior Engineer I, Multi-technology Product Test

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Associate Medical Director - Immunology

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