Lab Technician, Packaging

Job Summary:

The primary focus of this position is to manage the package testing and other validation activities of all Shiseido Brand products as related to Packaging. 

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead measurement and validation testing for all of Shiseido’s Brand’s packaging products, utilizing internal Home Office (GIC – Global Innovation Center in Japan) protocols and methods
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of the laboratory
• Work in a team environment with other lab personnel to develop best practices
• Test packaging samples to help validate products and to ensure compliance to internal specifications
• Utilize organizational skills to accurately record data and observations, identify potential root causes of any issues, record the final test results, summarize and issue a final report to the requestor
• Work with the internal formulation team (AIC), external Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners, as well as brand teams (when required) to communicate test results
• Help to maintain the packaging test database or other data management system
• Perform duties in a safe and organized manner. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety practices in the Packaging Lab
• Initiating testing within 48 hours of receipt of all information and samples
• Issue final summary reports within 5 business days following completion of any testing
• Yearly objectives as assigned
• Placing purchase orders in the current P.O. system (e.g. MAPICS and / or SAP)
• Ordering components from the Shiseido warehouse, ADC or from external suppliers
• Ordering formula from the Shiseido warehouse, CMs or AIC team                                                                             

 

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

• Operations Packaging Engineers
• Internal and External QA / QC Teams
• Internal Production Team
• America’s Innovation Center (AIC) Formulation Team
• Operations NPD Project Leaders
• Brand Product Development and Marketing Teams
• Contract Manufacturers (External filling and supply partners)
• Component Suppliers
• Other duties as assigned

 

Financial Accountability

• Monthly expense reports to be submitted when necessary