Analytical Chemist

L'oreal Usa; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

VIP Shop discounts

Monthly Mobile Allowance

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

L’Oréal USA is seeking a detail-oriented analytical chemist to support manufacturing by performing tests on preservatives and active ingredients, using HPLC and ICP-OES. You will ensure proper documentation and contribute to method validation and vendor management.

Responsibilities include investigations of out-of-spec results, data-driven decision making, and coordination with Laboratory Managers. Requires a BS in Chemistry and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry or relevant science background.
• 0-3 years' experience with HPLC / ICP-OES.
• Ability to work with urgency and resolve issues.
• Conscientious, reliable and responsible.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills and numerical accuracy.
• Independent decision making with escalation when needed.
• Excellent interpersonal communication across departments.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate leadership.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing (preservatives and active ingredients) per L’Oréal specs.
• Maintain traceability paperwork (lab notebooks, COA, results).
• Prepare, calibrate, validate reagents/equipment; calculate concentrations.
• Lead investigations for out-of-spec results and communicate findings.
• Release results into the Factory stock management system; support method transfers.
• Manage laboratory equipment vendors per safety and quality guidelines.

Skills

HPLC

ICP-OES

Sense of urgency

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal communication

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership qualities

MS Office

SAP

Education

BS in Chemistry or related science

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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 Active Cosmetics, 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-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.

Description of the Position:

Support manufacturing activities by accurately performing analytical chemistry testing (primarily preservatives and active ingredients) in a fast-paced environment. Analyze test data and utilize professional judgment to decide on appropriate disposition of material based on specifications and organizational guidelines.

• Undertakes all required tests on relevant samples in accordance with L’Oréal specifications and test methods. Use DGO and FDA, as a guideline for daily tests and verification of test methods, conduct testing independently.
• Ensures relevant traceability paperwork is available and correct (ex. Lab notebooks, Certificate of Analysis, result reporting, etc.)
• Carries out relevant preparation, calibration, and validation on reagents and/or equipment where appropriate, and ability to calculate concentrations for standards and mobile phases
• Leads investigations related to out-of-specification results, communicates on control results and decisions to Laboratory Managers.
• Releases on appropriate Factory stock management system. May be involved in carrying out internal and external method transfer analysis.
• Manages vendors for laboratory equipment in accordance with L’Oreal safety and quality guidelines

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry or relevant science background
• 0-3 years' experience with HPLC / ICP-OES
• Sense of urgency in daily work and towards resolving issues.
• Conscientious, positive in attitude, self-motivated, reliable, and responsible.
• Good laboratory skills with demonstrated record of excellence in quantitative analysis.
• Ability to make decisions independently and assess when escalation is appropriate.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated proactive and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Excels at interpersonal communication and able to form effective relationships across departments.
• Experienced with Root Cause Analysis and ability to troubleshoot out-of-specification results.
• Ability to work independently and possesses leadership qualities.
• Knowledge of standard computer systems such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using SAP desired.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

• Salary Range : $65,400 - 91,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (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

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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