Senior Engineer - Process

Job Title Senior Engineer, Process

Division L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty

Location: Somerset, NJ

Reports To: Senior Manager, Process Expert

Who We Are:

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 Dermatological Beauty, 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.

What You Will Learn:

Works independently to complete functional tasks as directed. Develop bulk manufacturing procedures to support new product launches and projects at plant and contract manufacturer. Act as a technical resource for the Unit of Production Bulk Processing Department. Problem solves difficult technical issues with robust, efficient and cGMP compliant solutions.

• Participates and leads formula and process risk assessment in plant. Influence sound and technically robust solution in formula/process development with Pilot and UP.
• Based on processes developed by our Corporate Pilot Labs, develop scaled-up bulk manufacturing procedures for new product launches, transfer, and formula renovations.
• Conduct bench and pilot batches for new and existing formulas to gain an understanding of the bulk physical and chemical properties while trouble-shooting quality problems.
• Manage and execute bulk processing and filling validation projects, including OTC validations, for new formulas and processes.
• Assist with complex troubleshooting bulk related problems in both processing and packaging. Implement process procedure relevant improvements. Conduct activities that support bulk processing productivity and improvement projects.
• Observe “Current Good Manufacturing Practices” (cGMP).
• Support an effective, professional, and communicative work environment with the processing and other departments in the plant.
• Maintain all data, records, and reports.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and implement L’Oréal safety and environmental programs.
• Moderate to intermittent supervision, Decisions made in this role have significant impact to plant processing & production
• Perform other duties as necessary or required. Occasional overnight traveling is required

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering preferred, Chemistry and/or relevant scientific background. 
• Three to four years of experience in a relevant bulk manufacturing or process development department.
• Familiarity and knowledgeable in batch manufacturing equipment and process.
• Strong knowledge in MS Office.
• Proven ability to organize, analyze and report data.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• 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 for Career Progression (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

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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