Job Title: Microbiologist 

Division: L’Oreal Operations

Location: North Little Rock, AR

Reports To: Manager – Quality Lab

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 Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. 

What You Will Do:

Job Summary:

At L'Oréal Groupe, we are shaping the future of beauty through technology. Our global teams in factories, tech accelerators, and innovation centers collaborate to create beauty that moves the world forward. Together, we solve complex challenges on a grand scale, while remaining true to our commitments to society and the planet. Join the audacious Operations team, comprised of over 20,000 exceptional minds, to manufacture, supply, control, and deliver millions of products and services across the globe. Here, you won't just tackle complex challenges; you'll contribute to creating sustainable and inclusive beauty alongside our visionary partners. As a world leader in beauty, L'Oréal is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Technician for its factory. You will ensure the microbiological compliance of our raw materials, finished products, and production environment, in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices and L'Oréal procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology preferred or Bachelor's degree in Biology. 
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a microbiological laboratory acquired within an industry (pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agri-food) is required.
• Languages: A good level of technical English, both written and spoken, is an asset for this position 
  
  
• Key Job Accountabilities: 

• Perform microbiological analyses (raw materials, finished products, utilities, environment) in compliance with good laboratory, hygiene, safety, and aseptic practices.
• Apply current analysis procedures within the quality system framework.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Guarantee the traceability of analyses and contribute to investigations.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of laboratory practices.
• Ensure the management of reagent, consumable, and laboratory equipment stocks.
• Manage orders with suppliers.

Your Skills:

• Microbiology: In-depth knowledge of microbiological techniques, particularly the Pasteur method (enumeration, detection), Gram staining, and aseptic rules.
• Laboratory Management: Proven experience in managing laboratory stocks and equipment, a solid understanding of GMP/GLP, the ability to manage supplier relationships, risk assessment related to safety, data traceability, and conducting investigations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate precision, rigor, adaptability, a developed critical mind, and effective communication.

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 (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 

To learn more about L’Oréal’s commitment to sustainability, please click HERE 

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!

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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