Laboratory Assistant

About this role

A Laboratory Assistant position at Natural Girl Wigs in Lagos. You will carry out laboratory and processing tasks to determine the quality, texture, colour, and finish of hair products, and you will work with the production and quality teams while maintaining the lab and equipment. The role suits someone who is detail‑oriented, comfortable with SOPs, and able to follow technical processes consistently, with an eye for spotting issues early.

What you would do

• Perform laboratory processing tasks including washing, prepping, texturising, steaming, colouring, neutralising, conditioning, and drying according to SOPs.
• Prepare chemical mixtures, baths, and solutions with accurate measurements.
• Operate laboratory and production equipment including steamers, dryers, hot water baths, digital scales, mixers, heating tools, and conditioning machines.
• Inspect processed hair for texture, colour accuracy, strength, uniformity, and overall finish.
• Identify processing issues and report promptly before products move to the next stage.
• Maintain clean, organised lab workstations and records of processes, materials used, and quality checks.

What they are asking for

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with measurements, materials and processes.
• Ability to follow SOPs and structured procedures consistently.
• Safe material and chemical handling.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organised, and controlled work environment.
• Strong observation skills to identify changes or inconsistencies in a process or finished product.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.

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