An Associate Engineer is needed in the Somerset, NJ area for one of the world's largest cosmetics company, with activities spanning skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfume, hair care and hair color. This role for an Engineering graduate involves technical support and compliance within the dermo-cosmetics labs, focusing on testing products, recording data in SAP, and ensuring FDA/ISO regulatory standards are met for all formulas.
location: Somerset, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $23.57 - 25.00 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Quality & Regulatory Support: Provide technical support to Quality Laboratories to meet Quality System and regulatory requirements.
- Test and inspect bulk batches and finished goods per company DGO methods and specifications.
- Tests include Color/odor/appearance, centrifuge, microscope, pH, viscosity, and others.
- Record test results in SAP and issue NCMRs (Non-Conformance Material Reports) as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Bulk Lab Chemists and Process Engineers to support business priorities.
- Assist in maintaining bulk releasing status.
- Enter and/or check off BOM (Bill of Materials) of formulations in SAP.
- Facilitate submission of first production samples to the Research & Innovation team for approval.
- Initiate and monitor stability testing for new formulations, new procedures, or manufacturing vessel/line changes.
- Prepare bench pilot batches for color-matched products to ensure composition and consistency before first production runs.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Compliance:
- Write Performance Qualification protocols for OTC validation (formulas making an active ingredient claim).
- Review batch records for OTC products.
- Ensure all quality system documents and records are maintained properly.
- Maintain calibrated laboratory test equipment.
- Maintain good housekeeping in labs and work areas.
- Safety: Observe the plant's safety and quality requirements.
- Other: Perform other duties as necessary or required.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Technical Compliance (Highly Desirable): Experience with compliance to FDA and ISO guidelines, including SOPs, auditing, and documentation requirements.
Skills:
- strong communication and collaboration skills (team mindset).
- strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Pass results for color and odor tests.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
