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Quality Assurance Manager

Princeton, NJ

Step into a pivotal role where you'll champion quality assurance and shape a First-Time-Right culture at our Princeton Perfumery & Beauty site. As the voice of quality, you'll lead a committed local team and collaborate closely with internal partners and external clients to ensure excellence across every stage of delivery. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic industry while expanding your expertise and influence. If you're ready to drive end-to-end quality and elevate standards, we want to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities

+ Non conformances management expert: Lead Customer (product / service) and / Internal site Non conformances and follow up on any related actions/projects in coordination with appropriate site partners. Tasks include customer communication, investigation and CAPA (correction and preventive action) definition, validation, and verification.

+ Continuous improvement enhancer: Analyze Quality data and be a solution partner to improve Quality and reinforce end-to-end Quality/ Product protection - Culture and Performance. Lead Projects linked with Quality / Product Protection and support Operations Projects Develop and deliver Quality/Product protection trainings with the support of our Operations training department.

+ Quality Management System expert: Maintain the Local Quality System supporting end to end robustness of our processes and successful ISO 9001 and be part of the site Audit program: Internal, Clients and Suppliers audits.

+ Training of applicable Quality Assurance projects

+ Build relationships with internal and external customers to understand their requirements and answer their requests in a timely fashion.

+ Support the Quality organization by providing sensory expertise to grow the team’s skillset and provide support in sensory related non-conformances.

We bring

+ Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen

+ A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do

+ A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next

+ Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership

+ A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.

+ A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Quality or related scientific field.

+ • 5+ years of experience in a quality or regulatory related role

+ Extensive background in perfumery ingredients and formulations highly preferred

+ Sensory experience in Perfumery industry highly preferred

+ 5+ years leadership skills preferred.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $130,000 - $140,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.