Process Engineer Lab Technician - Torrance, CA
Prime Matter Labs · Torrance, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 35+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Prime Matter Labs (industrial) in Torrance, CA. , you will support the development and optimization of personal care formulations while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment.
- They ask for
- 35+ years · degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $124k–$171k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 81 process engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 80 other live process postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (35+ vs 5+)
Typical $122k–$171k, from 49 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 46%
- Team leadership 27%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
- DOE 23%
- SPC 22%
- New product launch 21%
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Full description from Prime Matter LabsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
- ◆Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
- ◆Support project tracking and updates within internal systems
- ◆Order and manage raw material samples for development projects
- ◆Perform document control and maintain accurate records
- ◆Prepare, mount, and evaluate stability samples; maintain stability logs and reports
- ◆Assist chemists with formulation development and lab activities
- ◆Validate customer-supplied and internal formulations
- ◆Prepare lab batches and scale-up support batches as needed
- ◆Prepare documentation and coordinate shipment of samples
- ◆Contribute to innovation efforts in product and ingredient development
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field
- ✓Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience (internship or professional)
- ✓Working knowledge of standard lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, viscometer, mixers, hot plates)
- ✓Strong organizational and documentation skills
- ✓Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
- ✓Eagerness to learn and grow within the personal care industry
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Coursework in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and mathematics
- ✓Interest in emerging technologies and trends in product development
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Who We Are
Prime Matter Labs is a personal care product manufacturer with over 35 years of experience in formulation, compounding, and filling. We partner with some of the most respected brands in the world to bring innovative ideas to life.
Our mission is to deliver better products by serving as a trusted, end-to-end partner—from initial concept and sample development to full-scale production. We are actively investing in advanced technology, streamlined processes, and scalable infrastructure to redefine how brands collaborate with their manufacturing partners.
As we continue to grow, our goal is to become the leading product development and production partner for both emerging and established brands across the country.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented PE Lab Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support the development and optimization of personal care formulations while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment.
You will work alongside experienced scientists to enhance existing products, develop new formulations aligned with market trends, and support the technical needs of our customers.
What We Offer
- •Competitive compensation package
- •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- •401(k) with company participation
- •A dynamic, growth-focused environment with the stability of an established organization
- •The opportunity to contribute to innovation within a $250B global industry
$22.00-$25.00 hourly .