Cosmetics QC Microbiology Lab Analyst – Elevate Quality

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Sheet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd on behalf of a leading cosmetic manufacturer in Hampshire is seeking 2 x QC Lab Analysts. The role focuses on ensuring raw materials, batches and finished cosmetics meet specifications, with responsibilities in testing, data recording and investigations.

You'll support environmental monitoring, SOP development and continuous improvement, with shifts including 14:00-22:00 and 06:00-14:00 contracts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, preferably Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or equivalent.
• Experience in microbiology, analytical chemistry or product evaluation in QC.
• Experience in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or global consumer goods environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP and GLP.
• Experience with lab equipment such as viscometers, colour measurement, Vitek systems and wet chemistry.
• Experience writing SOPs, deviations, change controls and OOS reports.
• SAP and LIMS experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory analysis of raw materials, batches and finished goods.
• Prepare samples, perform testing, record data in SAP/LIMS.
• Monitor critical laboratory control parameters, including process water, pH and balances, completing daily equipment verification checks.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and validation testing.
• Review laboratory data, calculations, logbooks and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and support the disposition and release of materials and finished products.
• Identify quality issues and support investigations, including Phase 1 Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Support the evaluation of consumer complaints and Quality Inquiries.
• Create and update SOPs and provide training on new technical procedures where required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Quality and Operations to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lab analysis

Data recording

Quality control

SOP writing

Education

Degree in Science

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Vitek systems

Viscometers

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd on behalf of a leading cosmetic manufacturer in Hampshire is seeking 2 x QC Lab Analysts. The role focuses on ensuring raw materials, batches and finished cosmetics meet specifications, with responsibilities in testing, data recording and investigations.

You'll support environmental monitoring, SOP development and continuous improvement, with shifts including 14:00-22:00 and 06:00-14:00 contracts.