Lab Technician - R&D
About the job
- Two years of related industry experience, specifically in the pharmaceutical, food, or nutraceutical industry.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to organize workload, prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and multitask on several projects individually and in a team environment.
- Ability to maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment according to equipment instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to quickly learn and implement new computer-based systems and experimental techniques.
- Ability to carry out assignments under general supervision and apply problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices, ASTM standards, standard operating procedures, and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Ability to generate and record data.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Document experiments and results in a laboratory notebook.
- Assist scientists and product developers in preparing samples for internal and external evaluation.
- Evaluate and test physical properties and characteristics of tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids.
- Maintain laboratory workspace, equipment, and inventory in an operable and clean condition.
- Create orders and stock R&D labs with product, raw materials, and supplies for daily use.
- Follow and enforce laboratory procedures, including current Good Manufacturing Practices, ASTM standards, standard operating procedures, and Good Laboratory Practices.
- Travel for pilot batching, testing, sampling, and consumer work.
- Support the design, coordination, and execution of R&D research in response to business needs, including cuttings, employee testing, CLT, HUT, event support, and pilots.
- Coordinate, prepare, ship, track, and record samples and products worldwide.
- Ensure all testing, documentation, and files are properly completed for each project.
- Support daily technical project activities as defined by supervisory staff with little to no guidance.
- Label and weigh materials; prepare samples; organize and clean the lab; and perform basic inventory management.
- Maintain lab supplies, raw-material inventory, laboratory notebook, calibration logbook, and receiving and outgoing logs.
- Follow up on submitted tests.
- Perform other tasks as business needs arise.
About the company
Herbalife is a global health and wellness company that sells nutrition products and supports customers through a network of Herbalife Distributors who provide coaching and community. The products include nutrition and weight-management items designed to support daily wellness, often used as supplements or meal replacements. Distributors work with customers to set goals and provide guidance, creating a direct-to-consumer experience with personal coaching and a sense of community. The company differentiates itself by combining science-backed products with a structured coaching model and a large direct-selling network, public sponsorships, and a strong focus on community initiatives. Herbalife aims to help people live balanced lives by improving health and well-being, while also offering individuals an opportunity to build a business and grow personally through its distributor network and global reach.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Gurgaon, India
Founded
1980
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 net sales rose 5.4% to $1.3 billion, fourth straight growth quarter.
- April 2026 refinancing cut borrowing costs and targets about $45 million annual interest savings.
- $250 million buyback signals management confidence after stock price weakness.
What critics are saying
- Stephan Gratziani exits October 31, 2026; John DeSimone becomes interim CEO.
- China sales fell 24.5% in Q2 2026, exposing regulatory and competitive weakness.
- $466.9 million shareholders' deficit and $2.0 billion debt limit strategic flexibility.
What makes Herbalife unique
- Herbalife sells through 4 million independent distributors across 90-plus markets.
- Its distributor coaching model still differentiates Herbalife from traditional packaged-nutrition rivals.
- The 2026 HerbaFit app links nutrition tracking, AI, and distributor engagement.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Wellness Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays