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People are the heart of our business. Robertet fosters an environment of support and collaboration, and this is what makes this company truly special. We live by our core values of Passion, Excellence, Daring, and Caring. Our mission is all about sparking emotions, embracing sustainability, and futuring Naturals.

As a Robertet employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with a chance to participate in a paid volunteer day, supporting initiatives that drive change.

We are Beautifully Different! We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds.

About Robertet Group

Robertet S.A. was founded in 1850 in Grasse and is the world leader in natural products. Based in France and mainly family-owned since its creation, Robertet Group is controlled by the Maubert family. Robertet is the only perfume, flavor, and natural ingredient company that is fully integrated throughout the entire creation process, from the source to the final perfume or flavor. Today, Robertet Group is represented in more than 50 countries, has approximately 2,400 employees worldwide, and offers its customers a range of more than 1,700 natural materials and tailor-made products created in one of its 15 global creation centers.

Our Purpose

For Robertet, Nature is a craft deeply rooted in excellence. In the passion for the ingredient. It’s the seed of a family spirit, carefully passed down from one generation to the next. A seed that has grown sustainably to offer tailored customer support.

Summary: The primary function of a Quality Control Chemist is to assess and render a disposition on the quality of the fragrances/ingredients produced and received in the facility

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform analytical testing using instruments such as: Densitometer, Refractometer, Colorimeter and Polarimeter. Strong understanding of Gas Chromatograph and Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer fundamentals
Perform organoleptic evaluations to render as disposition
Maintain Lab Management system. Recording and reporting analytical results. Updating various other systems as per procedure.
Investigates non-conformances. Compiles and analyzes test information to determine root causes and corrective actions. Communicates technical information to both internal and external customers Quality Control services
Ability to provide information or documentation when requested i.e. Specifications, Certificate of Analysis
Maintain laboratory. Required to clean and organize work area
Maintain lab equipment. Validate instruments as required by procedure and ensure that instruments are routinely cleaned.
Understand and execute all necessary requirements for ISO 9001
Remain accountable for all defined responsibilities as defined by ISO 9001 process flows

Position Requirements:

College Degree with 2+ years’ experience in Quality Control environment
Preferred: Chemistry, Biology, etc.

Position Competencies:

Competency using computer with knowledge and experience using word processing, Excel spreadsheets.

Knowledge in using GC software programs, i.e. Chemstation, OpenLab, MassHunter
Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on Gas Chromatograph and Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer
Capability of performing investigative work using instrumentation to identify adulteration in essential oils and to solve technical problems should they arise
Experience using laboratory equipment such as: Densitometer, Refractometer, Colorimeter, Polarimeter, Gas Chromatograph and Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer
Strong understanding of wet chemistry practices which include titrations, standard preparation and blending of lab batches. Possibility of performing substitutions of different raw materials in production batches.
Must pass an organoleptic proficiency test with a score of at least 80.0% or better
Previous color work experience is a plus
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Performing other duties as required
Ability to perform day to day tasks with limited supervision

Robertet Core Competencies:

Robertet believes that all employees should possess certain observable and measurable skills and display behaviors that ultimately contribute to workplace effectiveness and desired career success. These are the core competencies that determine how we do our jobs and how we accomplish our goals.
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer solutions
Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Fosters Improvement & Innovation: Continuously strive to improve your work to deliver better products, services, and processes.

Work Environment:

Office, Lab, Production Floor (Heavy equipment in use)
Exposure to chemicals, Strong odors
PPE required

Physical Demands:

Occasional moderate lifting required
Standing or sitting for long periods of time
Frequent walking in and out of the lab

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to perform the Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the position so long as it does not impose significant difficulty or expense on the company.

Robertet does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position-specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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