Quality Chemist

Job Title : Chemist, Industrial Quality

Division : LOreal Dermatological Beauty Division

Location : Somerset, NJ

Reports To : Senior Manager, Industrial Quality

Who We Are:

For more than a century, LOreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At LOreal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Possay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.

What You Will Learn:

Provides technical support to the Quality Laboratories as it relates to meeting Quality System and regulatory requirements.

• Test and inspect raw materials, bulk batches, and finished goods in accordance with the LOreal DGO test methods and specifications. Record test results in SAP, issue NCMRs as appropriate.
• This position is a cross-functional chemist that will collaborate with various labs to support business priorities.
• Testing would be performed in various labs including raw material, analytical, microbiology, bulk, and finished goods. Tests may include viscosity, color/odor/appearance, centrifuge, microscope, pH, microbiology, and tests on various instruments such as HPLC, IR, Xray, or others.
• Ensure that all quality system documents and records are maintained properly.
• Maintain calibrated laboratory test equipment in good working order.
• Observe the plants safety and quality requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the labs and work areas
• Perform other duties as necessary or required.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree, Chemistry or Microbiology degrees preferred
• Experience with compliance to FDA and ISO guidelines including SOPs, auditing, and documentation requirements is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, team mindset
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of Excel and Word
• Pass results for color and odor tests

Whats In It For You:

• Base Salary Range : $77,775 - $90,000 ( The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)

• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks ( VIP Access to LOreals Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Dont meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each others health & safety in mind.