Chemist-Industrial Quality -3rd shift

For more than a century, L’Oréal 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 beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Operations
, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

Job Summary:

To perform testing, analysis and disposition of raw materials, bulk formulas, work in process (WIP) and finished goods in support of production and release of cosmetic products.

• Bachelor Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent;
• Must have computer skills and proficiency in Excel and Word;
• Basic mathematical skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and statistics are essential in completing the job requirements of this position;
• Strong English verbal and written skills.

• Supports the Unit of Production (UP), regarding the quality control of raw materials, bulk, WIP, and finished goods;
• Works with Process Expert and UP, as necessary;
• Perform quality control testing according to the L’Oreal DGO methods;
• Responsible for quality control testing and release of raw materials, bulk, WIP, and finished goods;
• Responsible for safe practices in the laboratory;
• Responsible for taking part in SHAP assessments;
• Issues notification on non-conforming lots;
• Responsible for verification of lab equipment;
• Responsible for investigation on out of specification results;
• Capable of trouble-shooting equipment related issues;
• Interacts closely with processing/production on daily production needs;
• Knowledgeable and understand how to carry out testing on instrumentation;
• Understand the urgency of the business, and is able to serve the UP in a timely manner;
• Complete paperwork and computer work;
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Good knowledge of GMP/ISO requirements.
• Actively engaged in safety programs (MESURE, ISO, etc.)
• Perform routine audits to ensure compliance with ISO/GMP/DGO regulations.

• Viscometer, pH meter, centrifuge, Karl Fischer Instrument, microwave, and specific gravity test, HPLCs, UV Visible Spectrophotometer, AA, XRF, and other relevant equipment as needed .

• Production machinery may produce noise levels that exceed OSHA’s action level:
  Employees are provided with and are required to wear personal hearing protection devices in these areas;
• Some tests may require ability to apply certain levels of pressure with the hands;
• Some procedures require safe work with hazardous materials;
• Employees are required to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, L’Oreal provided smocks. There is certain equipment that requires additional PPE.
• Share best practices throughout local area and L’Oreal Global
• Thrive within a changing organization and fast-paced work environment
• Strategist
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Create and provide an environment in which employees can work safely and thrive
• Integrator
  • Self-motivated and work independently and as a team member
  • Influence team and work well in a cross-functional team
• Manage the plant’s assets to maximize our stockholders return
• People Developer
  • Selflessly develop others
  • Build positive work relationships with all levels of the company
• Implement and utilize the L’Oreal USA Manifesto, Behavior Charter and Competencies

• Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills;
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and an understanding of simplification/improvement methodologies;
• Demonstrate professional judgment and sound decision-making skills;
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures;
• Ability to communicate scientific information in a clear and concise manner;
• Demonstrate 100%…