Job Title: Microbiologist 

Division: L’Oreal Operations

Location: North Little Rock, AR

Reports To: Manager – Quality Lab

SHIFT - Day Shift: Tuesday – Saturday (6:45am – 3pm)

Who We Are: 

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity. 

At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. 

What You Will Do:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented microbiologist to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our quality control laboratory department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of our cosmetic products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiology, particularly in the context of cosmetic manufacturing processes. The Microbiologist is responsible for quality control of raw materials, bulk, and finished goods.  

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Position requires the application of good aseptic technique during testing of samples and high level of attention to detail.  

• Knowledge of cosmetic formulation and production processes.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques is preferred.  

Key Job Accountabilities: 

Microbial Testing and Analysis

• Conduct routine and in-depth microbial testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished cosmetic products.
• Perform environmental monitoring of manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Investigate and address deviations, non-conformances, and out-of-specification results related to microbiological aspects.
• Knowledge of method transfer for microbiological testing methods and method suitability for new product launch formulas.  
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all microbiological testing and analysis performed.
• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing microbiological findings and make recommendations for corrective actions as needed.

   Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards governing cosmetic microbiology, including FDA and other international regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory requirements to update and improve   testing protocols.

Training and Education

• Provide training and guidance to manufacturing and quality control personnel on microbiological best practices and procedures.
• Stay informed about new developments in microbiology and share knowledge with the team.

Essential Functions Requirements

• Be self-motivated and work independently and as a team member, make decisions, and use adequate organizational and time management skills;
• Have the ability to manage team and to work well in a cross-functional team;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and build positive work relationships with all levels of the company;
• Have strong organizational skills;
• Demonstrate professional judgment and sound decision-making skills;
• Have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Work flexible hours/shifts, including overtime;
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures;
• Must produce World Class Results through teamwork;
• Must selflessly develop others;
• Must thrive within a changing organization and fast-paced work environment;
• Efficiently produce quality cosmetics in the right quality at the right time for L’Oreal USA customers;
• Must create and provide an environment in which employees can work safely and thrive;
• Must act as a responsible citizen in our company and community;
• Must manage the plant’s assets to maximize our stockholders return;
• Must demonstrate a 100% responsibility and not make excuses or cast blame;
• Must implement and utilize the NLR L’Oreal USA communication model;
• Resolve conflicts directly;
• Must listen for understanding;
• Must have a positive attitude;
• Must be committed to team decisions.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs 

To learn more about L’Oréal’s commitment to sustainability, please click HERE 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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