Chemist, Analytical Laboratory

Shiseido Company, Limited; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

401K with 6% Company Match

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiseido Americas is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Chemist to conduct quality control analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods in a cGMP-compliant QC lab. You will perform HPLC, GC, UV, ICP-OES, KF, FTIR testing and support investigations into any out-of-spec results.

The role requires a chemistry degree, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and knowledge of USP/NF/ACS standards. Excellent data integrity and teamwork are essential for success in this environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 2–5 years of lab technician/chemist experience in analytics.
• Familiarity with USP/NF/ACS and cGMP/GLPs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe lab environment and ensure data integrity.
• Perform QC testing using HPLC, GC, UV, ICP, KF, FTIR and wet chemistry per SOPs/USP methods and document in LIMS/SAP.
• Investigate Out of Specification/Out of Trending results and write investigation reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV

ICP-OES

GC

FTIR

Job description

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Chemist, Analytical Laboratory

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: East Windsor

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK:

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!

JOB SUMMARY

Following all compliance with cGMP, GLPs, and other regulatory guidelines including Shiseido’s guidelines, the primary responsibility of this position is to conduct necessary analyses in the QC Analytical Lab related to product release for raw materials, bulk products, finished goods, stability samples and investigation samples.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will maintain a clean and safe lab environment as well as data integrity.

You will conduct accurate quality control testing using standard laboratory techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV, ICP, KF, FTIR, and wet chemical methods like titrations according to standard operating procedures/current USP methods and report data in data management systems such as LIMS / ELN / SAP when applicable.

You may be required to conduct investigations of Out of Specification or Out of Trending (OOS / OOT) and write investigation reports.

You will perform method transfer, data entry and prepare documents with administrative duties as needed.

You will dispose of all laboratory waste properly and clean QC glassware.

You may be required to draft, write, revise / update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and WIs (Work Instructions).

You will maintain calibration / inspection records and technical documents.

You may be required to assist in the creation and maintenance of lab non-conformance and document change control.

You will provide coverage for technicians or other chemists and respond to stakeholders’ emails as needed.

You will perform training for other members as needed.

You may be required to work overtime/weekend operations according to business needs.

You may be assigned other duties as needed.

WHO YOU ARE

You have a bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with a focus in Chemistry.

You have good experience of analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC, UV and wet chemistry. ICP-OES, GC and FTIR experience is desired but not required.

You are familiar with USP / NF Monographs / ACS compendia etc.

You have a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience as a lab technician or a similar chemist role, with experience in analytical instrumentation mentioned above, familiarity of USP / NF / ACS and cGMP / GLPs.

You can observe, evaluate, summarize, and apply meaningful data in the problem-solving process. And have the level of logical reasoning necessary to connect required actions to desired outcomes.

You can forecast events based upon current situations and demonstrate skill in generating alternative solutions for the problem.

You have a depth of knowledge of analytical instruments and understanding of required principles of performance and technical skills applied to the position accountabilities.

You can predict, recognize, and define problems and have skills in generating, selecting, and implementing timely and meaningful solutions.

You emphasize creating and maintaining a safe work environment and working with all safety standards and procedures in mind to ensure accidents are avoided.

You can utilize time and resources well as compared to our standard work output and efficiency levels.

You are self-motivated and work collaboratively in a team environment.

You must be a team player with a positive attitude, self-motivated and results driven.

You must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft applications, Excel, Word, Power point. LIMS and SAP knowledge would be beneficial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to chemical vapors, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Standing

1/3 to 2/3

Walking

1/3 to 2/3

Under 1/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

1/3 to 2/3

Climb or balance

Under 1/3

Reach with hands and arms

1/3 to 2/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Not Applicable

Lifting Requirement

Frequency

Up to 10 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Up to 25 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 pounds

Not Applicable

Up to 100 pounds

Not Applicable

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The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Company Holidays

401K with 6% Company Match

Internal & International Mobility

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee Led Affinity Groups

Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary (Min-Max): 76,388.00 - 105,034.00

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