Microbiologist I- 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty. The Microbiologist I conducts testing on raw materials, mass, and finished products, following standard operating procedures and laboratory testing methods.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- 2-3 years of applicable work experience
- Experience in a microbiology laboratory in Quality Control for a global consumer goods or pharmaceutic
- Conduct work in accordance with lab safety standards.
- Knowledge of laboratory testing techniques (GMP, GDP and Good Lab Practices) and proficient use of all laboratory equipment (e.g., Autoclave, balances, pH meter, etc.)
- Knowledge of Environmental Monitoring collection (Viable & Non-viable Air, Surfaces, etc.)
- Proficient oral and written communication skills and ability to appropriately communicate information to management
- Ability to write SOPs, deviations, change controls and OOS reports
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work in high pace work environment
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of cosmetic ingredients & manufacturing procedures preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP systems, and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor Critical Control Parameters (pH, balances, etc.) through daily equipment verification checks and alert QC lab manager of any out of trend events.
- Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, mass, and finished goods following standard operation procedures and laboratory test methods.
- Preparation of media and reagents to perform microbiological testing.
- Collection of environmental monitoring samples (Viable & Non-Viable Air, Surfaces, etc.).
- Performing microbiological testing of water.
- Entering information in LIMS/SAP as required for job activities.
- Review of laboratory documentation
- Receiving supplies, performing inventory, and stocking laboratory.
- Identify quality problems & escalate to leadership
- Communicate areas of improvement to leadership
Benefits
- health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- wellness and family support programs
- life and disability insurance
- retirement savings plans
- paid leave programs
- education-related programs
- paid holidays and vacation time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
