Date Posted: 09/09/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 507162
Industry: Consumer Goods
Job Title: Biophysical Associate Scientist Hair & Product Testing
Job Location: Darien, CT, USA, 06820
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: M-F 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 30.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 35.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Communications, Laboratory, MS Excel
Experience Desired: Laboratory experience (2 yrs); Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and File Explorer (2 yrs); Established procedures and proposed experimental designs (2 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience
• Previous laboratory experience
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and File Explorer
• Ability to learn and develop comfort with various instrumentation software
• Careful adherence to established procedures and proposed experimental designs
• Detail-oriented approach and manual dexterity when working with instruments and samples
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
Biophysical Associate Scientist Overview
• The Biophysical Associate Scientist collects and prepares hair samples and performs technical procedures to evaluate product performance using a variety of laboratory equipment
• This role analyzes data, performs statistical calculations, and draws conclusions to substantiate product claims
• The position documents work and prepares product evaluation reports in accordance with company policies and standards
• The Biophysical Associate Scientist supports laboratory organization, equipment setup and breakdown, method development, exploratory claims substantiation, and analysis of consumer insights and survey data
• The role also maintains and stores internal documentation within the company database
Job Duties
• Collect samples and prepare hair swatches to perform methods in accordance with established procedures
• Perform technical procedures to measure product performance on hair using a variety of laboratory equipment
• Analyze data, perform statistical calculations, and draw conclusions to substantiate claims
• Document work and write reports on product evaluations in conformance with company policies and standards
• Keep laboratory consumables organized and stocked
• Assemble and dismantle instruments as necessary
• Aid in the research and development of new methods and exploratory claims substantiation
• Analyze consumer insights and survey data to draw conclusions regarding new claims language and trends
• Maintain and store internal documentation in the company database - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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