Pilot Plant Technician (6 month assignment)
At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.
Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.
Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.
We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.
We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.
The Pilot Plant Technician (6 month assignment) plays a critical role in supporting the R&D Process Development team by ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations within the Pilot Plant. A primary responsibility is conducting Stability Testing on pilot and finished goods batches, including physical testing, data recording, and reporting. The role also involves operating lab and pilot-scale equipment, handling raw materials, and maintaining adherence to GMP and safety standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Safety & Compliance
- Promote a culture of safety by strictly following Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures, company safety rules, cGMPs, and SOPs.
- Wear appropriate PPE (e.g., respirators, safety glasses, uniforms) and ensure safe handling of raw materials and equipment.
- Conduct all activities with a safety-first mindset, identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
2. Stability Testing
- Initiate and maintain Stability Testing studies for pilot and finished goods batches.
- Perform physical tests (e.g., viscosity, specific gravity) and accurately record and report results.
- Submit written stability data to relevant departments in a timely manner.
3. Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Safely operates laboratory and pilot-scale equipment.
- Assist in the setup, cleaning, and maintenance of processing equipment.
- Notify management of equipment malfunctions or supply needs.
- Material Handling & Inventory
- Assist with the withdrawal and dispensing of raw materials from the Raw Material Dispensary in accordance with GMP procedures.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using the Automated Process Control Inventory System.
- Keep raw material and equipment storage areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
5. Batch Support
- Assist in the compounding of pilot batches.
- Support the proper assembly, disassembly, and cleaning of processing equipment.
6. General Duties
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support Pilot Plant operations.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a cosmetic, fragrance, or pharmaceutical pilot plant or manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience in pre-weigh, compounding, or mechanical operations preferred.
- Proficient in operating lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, viscometer, mixers, scales).
- Familiarity with GMP practices and cosmetic bulk manufacturing operations.
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Experience with Automated Process Control Inventory Systems and barcode scanners.
Compliance & Safety Knowledge - Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Strong understanding of safety protocols and GMP compliance.
Physical Requirements:
- No known allergies or sensitivities to chemicals used in the Pilot Plant.
- The ability to wear a respirator when required.
- Capable of lifting/moving up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing stairs
- Good eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to handle 55-gallon drums and operate a manual drum-tipper.
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The base pay for this position is $24.00 - $26.50 / hour; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.
Given this role is a temporary position, it is not benefits eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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