Solskin Beauty Labs is an Australian owned and operated laboratory and manufacturing facility located in Carrum Downs, Victoria. The company develops, manufactures, and packages a wide range of personal care products including self tanning, professional tanning, skincare, bodycare, and haircare.
Our point of difference is flexibility, strong customer service, and cutting-edge formulations, supporting both start-up brands and large established customers.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for supporting the laboratory team through cleaning, organisation, sample preparation, inventory management, and general laboratory support activities.
This is a hands-on support role where the majority of time is spent:
cleaning laboratory equipment and workspaces
preparing, filling, labelling, and packing samples
receiving, processing, and organising raw materials
conducting routine quality control testing under instruction
assisting with batch approval and stability testing activities
dispensing and packing customer ingredient orders
maintaining laboratory organisation and housekeeping standards
The role works closely with the Laboratory Manager, Formulation & Quality Technician, Formulation & Compliance Technician and other Laboratory Assistants to ensure the laboratory remains organised, efficient and well supported.
This is an entry-level position that provides an opportunity to develop technical laboratory skills while supporting day-to-day laboratory operations.
Responsibilities and technical involvement may increase over time as competency and experience develop.
Duties & Responsibilities
Laboratory Cleaning & Housekeeping
Clean laboratory equipment, utensils, mixing vessels, glassware, benches, and workstations
Maintain clean, safe, and organised laboratory and storage areas
Dispose of waste appropriately and return equipment to correct locations
Maintain professional housekeeping standards and report damaged or faulty equipment
Sample Preparation & Dispatch
Prepare customer, production, and internal development samples
Manufacture repeat and simple samples from approved formulations under supervision
Prepare, fill, label, pack, and dispatch sample containers
Prepare equipment and raw materials for sample manufacture
Maintain sample storage areas, inventories, and dispatch records
Assist laboratory technicians with formulation and sample preparation activities
Ingredient Dispensing & Packing
Pick and dispense raw materials for customer ingredient orders
Verify ingredient names, quantities, batch numbers, and traceability details
Label, package, and prepare ingredient orders for dispatch
Maintain dispensing records and clean dispensing equipment




Assist with ingredient stock counts and ensure orders are completed accurately
Inventory & Stock Management
Organise raw material, packaging, consumable, PPE, and retained sample storage
Assist with receiving deliveries, inventory counts, and stocktakes
Maintain inventory records and report low stock levels
Ensure laboratory supplies remain adequately stocked
Laboratory Support
Prepare equipment and materials for laboratory testing and trials
Assist with sample, stability, and retained sample preparation
Assist with routine laboratory testing under instruction
Support laboratory and product development projects
Assist with equipment checks, calibration preparation, and usage records
Quality Control & Batch Approvals
Assist with routine finished product and batch approval testing
Perform pH, viscosity, colour, odour, appearance, and texture assessments
Record results and compare them against approved specifications
Maintain quality control records and testing logs
Assist with quality, complaint, and production investigations
Report out-of-specification results or quality concerns promptly
Complete testing in accordance with approved procedures and under trained supervision
Stability & Compatibility Testing
Prepare, label, store, and retrieve stability samples
Conduct routine stability and compatibility testing under instruction
Record results and maintain stability testing records
Monitor stability chambers, refrigerators, and storage areas
Assist with testing schedules, shelf-life evaluations, and draft reports
Ensure stability testing activities remain up to date
Raw Material Receiving & Processing
Receive and inspect raw materials and packaging components
Verify deliveries against purchase orders and documentation
Label, receipt, store, and quarantine materials where required
Collect retained samples and assist with basic quality checks and release processes
Maintain raw material records, traceability, and storage locations
Report damaged, incorrect, or non-conforming materials promptly
Documentation Support
Print labels, worksheets, and laboratory paperwork
Maintain organised SDS, CoA, testing, sample, and laboratory records
Ensure records are accurate, complete, legible, and accessible
Support document control, SOP, and GMP requirements
Production & Warehouse Support




Collect and move materials between the warehouse, laboratory, and production areas
Prepare materials for production trials and batch approval activities
Assist with production trials, retained samples, and material labelling
Support investigations relating to production or filling issues
Communicate quality or material concerns promptly
Marketing & Content Support
Assist with technical and educational marketing content
Contribute to blog articles, EDMs, customer materials, and social media content
Provide relevant laboratory and ingredient information
Help showcase Solskin Beauty Labs' expertise and capabilities
Development & Training
Learn laboratory procedures, cosmetic ingredients, products, and quality systems
Develop knowledge of GMP, sample preparation, quality control, stability testing, and batch approvals
Participate in training and continuous improvement activities
Progress technical skills and responsibilities over time
Safety
Follow laboratory safety, PPE, SDS, and chemical handling requirements
Handle materials, chemicals, and equipment safely
Maintain safe and tidy work areas
Report hazards, incidents, and near misses immediately
Support protected work practices across laboratory, warehouse, and production areas
Key KPIs
Laboratory cleanliness and organisation
Sample preparation and dispatch accuracy
Quality control and batch approval testing accuracy
Stability testing completed according to schedule
Raw material processing and receiving accuracy
Ingredient order accuracy and turnaround time
Inventory, consumable, and retained sample accuracy
Documentation and record accuracy
Compliance with SOPs, GMP, and safety requirements
Support of laboratory and production schedules
Effective communication of quality concerns
Positive contribution to team performance and continuous improvement
Experience & Profile
Previous experience in manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, food production, or laboratory environments advantageous
Strong attention to detail
Organised and reliable
Comfortable performing hands-on and routine tasks
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Key Attributes
Reliable
Organised
Positive attitude
Team player
Hands-on
Robust work ethic
Willingness to learn
Takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised environment
Requirements
Science qualification required
Experience working in fast-paced environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities
Strong organisational skills
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
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📌 Laboratory Assistant (Hobart)
🏢 Solskin Beauty Labs
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