Associate Specialist, Product Integrity

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.

 

JOB SUMMARY

An Associate Specialist in Product Integrity will be responsible for performing stability studies of all internal and external developed formulas provided by the Formulation, Pilot and Contract Manufacturing groups. Key duties include data review, instrumental analysis, stability summary reports in addition to other projects/tasks designated by management.

 

Each employee is expected to work independently as part of a team and oversee a safe and orderly laboratory environment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.

 

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will conduct core support testing, including stability set up, sample testing (sensory and instrumental), data reporting, and results communication / consultation with appropriate teams according to AIC internal guidelines and Gate System.
• You will collaborate with other specialists and management to ensure stability ratings are aligned.
• You will maintain a stability tracker and pull samples for evaluation in a timely manner.
• You will maintain complete and accurate data records. 
• You will alert questionable observations and/or out of spec data to management, formulators, CM, and Pilot Engineer.
• You will assist in the storage and management of stability retain samples.

• You will act as a team player working with all R&D Groups to achieve project results.
• You will understand, follow, and adhere to project objectives and timelines by project. Track project timelines to ensure targets are achieved. 
• As required, you will participate in the process improvement reviews with cross-functional teams & implement changes relevant to area of operation.
• You will complete routine maintenance of relevant instrumentation.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by management.

 

 

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent science with 1-3 years relevant on-the-job experience.
• You are a detail-oriented individual.
• You have strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills (verbal / written)
• You are motivated and work well in teams and independently.
• You can work on projects independently and take extra steps to get the job done.
• You can manage multiple projects with competing dates.

 

 

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