Lab Technician, Packaging Lab

Shiseido•East Windsor, NJ

About The Position

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. WHERE YOU WILL WORK: Our Packaging Lab team encourages a culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work culture, as employees are part of a greater team and purpose that collaborates with different departments, brands and business units. JOB SUMMARY The primary focus of this position is to manage the package testing and other validation activities of all Shiseido Company products related to Packaging.

Requirements

You have a bachelor’s or associate degree in an Engineering curriculum (or similar degree) and / or experience in a factory or laboratory is desired
You must be able to perform basic math calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)
You must have good communication skills and be able to write basic summary reports
You must be able to use Microsoft Outlook or similar e-mail system

Nice To Haves

You have experience in a laboratory environment (a plus)
You have basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat is a plus
You have experience using laboratory measurement and test equipment (weigh scales, force gauge, torque gauge, calipers, etc.) (a plus)

Responsibilities

Lead measurement and validation testing for all of Shiseido Company 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
Initiate testing within 48 hours of receipt of all information and samples
Issue final summary reports within 5 business days following completion of any testing
Complete yearly objectives as assigned
Place purchase orders in the current P.O. system (e.g. MAPICS and / or SAP)
Order components from the warehouse, ADC or from external suppliers
Order formula from the warehouse, CMs or AIC team