Senior Laboratory Technician, Quality Control

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

The Senior QC Lab Technician is responsible for a variety of analytical and physical testing deliverables: Sensory, Viscosity, pH, SpG, Hardness, FTIR, and refractive index.  They will work in the QC Physical Lab testing bulk and raw materials against specification. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will perform physical-chemical testing on Raw Materials utilizing USP and/or SAI methods.
• You will perform physical-chemical testing on bulk samples utilizing USP and/or SAI methods.
• You will bring and implement new ideas and innovations to the lab to improve efficiency.
• You will assist with assigned projects to completion and to committed deadlines.
• You will communicate effectively with lab personnel and within the Quality department.
• You will work independently to compile testing data, interpret, and make sound judgment of the data, and notify the results to supervisor/manager.
• You will document all raw data and observations in notebooks or equivalent electronic system as per Good Documentation Practices.
• You will perform testing such as Sensory, Viscosity, pH, SpG, Hardness, FTIR, RI.
• You will assist in the development of new or improved test methods.
• You will perform QC calibration and checks.
• You will maintain laboratory associated paperwork.
• You will conduct laboratory investigation (OOS) as necessary.
• You will stock laboratory supplies.
• You will perform data entries, prepare documents, and manage any administrative duties as needed.
• You will dispose of all laboratory waste properly.
• You will maintain a safe and clean lab environment.
• You will conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• You will perform equipment calibration and maintenance.
• You will perform other related duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE 

• You have a High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
• You have two years or more working in pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing facility in a Quality Control Laboratory, GLP or related capacity and knowledge of cGMP preferred

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.

Please select all that apply for this role with the approximate amount of time applicable.

If this role requires weight to be lifted or force be used, please select all that apply with the approximate amount of time applicable.

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.  Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

Your Dreams. Our Future.  

The hourly rate for this position may vary based on geographic location. Pay is based on several factors including knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a full range of 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:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· 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