Associate Quality Engineer

Job title
- Associate Quality Engineer

Duration: 6 months

Location:

Somerset, NJ
Pay: $25.73/hr

• Bachelor of Science degree
• Pass results for color and odor tests
• Testing on Color/ odor/ appearance, centrifuge, microscope, pH, viscosity or more.
• Beauty/Fragrance/Dermatology - Plus but not required

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 Cera Ve, La Roche-Possay, Vichy, Skin Ceuticals offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin.

• Provide technical support to the Quality Laboratories as it relates to meeting Quality System and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Bulk Lab Chemist and Process Engineers to support business priorities.
• Test and inspect bulk batches and finished goods in accordance with the LOréal DGO test methods and specifications. Record test results in SAP, issue NCMRs as appropriate. Tests may include Color/ odor/ appearance, centrifuge, microscope, pH, viscosity or more.
• Work with bulk lab chemists and assist Process Engineers to maintain bulk releasing status.
• Enter and/or check off BOM of formulation in SAP
• Facilitate the submission of first production samples to Research & Innovation team for approval
• Initiate and monitor stability testing for new formulation, any procedure that is new to the plant, or manufacturing vessel or line changes.
• Support Process Engineers in the investigation of Out-of-Specification (OOS) issues or specification changes for bulk formulas
• Prepare bench pilot batches for color-matched products to ensure color composition and consistency prior to first production runs.
• Write Performance Qualification protocols for Over-the-Counter (OTC) validation of any formula that is making an active ingredient claim.
• Review the batch records for OTC products.
• Ensure 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• 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 Microsoft Office skills
• Pass results for color and odor tests

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!