Quality Control Specialist

Sinclair Group; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

13th month bonus

25 vacation days

8% holiday pay

Travel allowance based on €0,23 per km

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Quality Control Specialist at our Almere office in the Netherlands. You will perform QC testing across chemical, physical, and microbiological methods in line with SOPs, support method development, CAPA activities and weekly QC planning as a backup to the Supervisor.

The role requires an MBO diploma in Chemistry, Biology, or Life Sciences, and proficiency in English and Dutch, with strong documentation and teamwork skills. This is an on-site position located in Almere.

Qualifications

• MBO diploma in Chemistry, Biology or Life Sciences.
• Proven QC testing experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in English and Dutch (reading, writing, speaking).
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent time management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing (chemical, physical, microbiological) in full accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in method development, verification/validation, and QC projects.
• Support CAPA and root-cause investigations, including non-conformity records.
• Coordinate weekly QC planning when backup to the Supervisor.
• Train and mentor colleagues on QC test methods.
• Keep work instructions up to date and ensure data integrity.

Skills

QC testing

SOP compliance

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Documentation

Time management

Lab safety

Problem solving

Education

MBO diploma

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

Sinclair is Hiring! Join Our Team as a Quality Control Specialist

We are currently recruiting for Quality Control Specialist at our Almere office in the Netherlands. The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for performing quality control testing on intermediate and final products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with in-depth technical knowledge across chemical, physical, and microbiological test methods. The Specialist supports method development and validation activities, coordinates weekly planning for the QC department in the absence of the Supervisor, and provides technical input into Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), including root cause investigations.

The ideal candidate will have MBO diploma in relevant field (Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences) and is proficient in English and Dutch.

Location: De Strubbenweg 17, 1327 GB, Almere

About Sinclair

Founded in 1971, Sinclair is a global medical aesthetics organisation, that delivers an extensive product range. With an in‑house commercial infrastructure, including manufacturing and a network of distributors in leading global markets, our products are sold in 55 countries worldwide.

This is a great time to join Sinclair as we continue to increase our product range and expand into new markets and territories.

Sinclair Values

• Act with Integrity Consistently doing the right thing even when it’s the hard choice; 100% Compliance with all rules, standard operating procedures and guidelines
• Results-Driven Make a business impact in all you do, whether sales, efficiency, operational excellence; it should make a meaningful impact
• Innovation-Centered Redefining Aesthetics, we must be pioneering in how we do business; this can be in products, in service models, or strategy
• One Company, One Goal Working towards unified mission, we are all Sinclair and be seen by customers as one company in every way
• Own It! Be Accountable for your decisions, actions and consequences; Be Reliable to your customers and colleagues

What You'll Be Doing

Testing & Technical Execution

• Perform QC testing (chemical, physical, microbiological) in full accordance with SOPs
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of measurement methods and the theoretical background of assigned analyses
• Perform sampling and intake of raw materials/incoming goods, and release them in the ERP system
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to QC equipment or testing procedures

Method Development & Quality Support

• Assist in method development, verification/validation, and related QC projects
• Assist in CAPA and change investigations, including closing root cause/impact assessment sections of non-conformity records
• Report non-conformities to the QC Supervisor

Planning & Team Support

• Capable of coordinating weekly QC department planning when acting as backup to the QC Supervisor
• Train and mentor colleagues on complex QC test methods
• Able to act as Supervisor backup on a rotating/as-needed basis, ensuring continuity of QC operations in the Supervisor's absence

Documentation

Keep relevant work instructions up to date

Your skills and experience

Essential:

• MBO diploma in a relevant field (Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences), or equivalent through relevant work experience;
• Proven experience testing in a production/manufacturing environment;
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking);
• Strong affinity for documentation and record‑keeping activities;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to prioritize workload effectively;
• Strong understanding of and adherence to laboratory safety protocols;
• Solid theoretical understanding of QC equipment and underlying measurement;
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a GMP, ISO 13485, or equivalent regulated environment;
• Dutch speaking and writing;
• Experience with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ);
• Willingness to be trained/certified as BHV (company emergency responder).

What We're Looking For

Role competencies:

• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly given the technical complexity of the tests performed at this level
• Strong administrative and documentation skills, including SOP maintenance and technical report writing
• Advanced Excel/Word skills, including data trending, statistical analysis, and structured technical documentation
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, applied to equipment malfunctions, out-of-trend results, and complex test discrepancies
• Excellent planning skills, with the ability to independently coordinate the QC department's weekly planning when acting as Supervisor backup
• Deep technical knowledge of QC equipment and test methodology, including theoretical background of assigned analyses
• Analytical/root cause investigation skills, relevant to CAPA and non-conformity support

General Competencies

• Team player, with the ability to mentor and support colleagues technically
• Strong communication skills, both written (CAPA input, technical reports) and verbal (cross‑functional coordination)
• Resilience under pressure, especially given release‑timeline dependencies and equipment troubleshooting under time constraints
• Ownership and initiative, appropriate for someone capable of stepping into Supervisor responsibilities when needed
• Positive, solutions‑oriented attitude

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
• 13th month bonus
• 25 vacation days
• 8% holiday pay
• Travel allowance based on €0,23 per kilometre
• Retirement savings plan

We have a real focus on developing our people, and by fostering an entrepreneurial culture, we encourage flexibility, accountability and autonomy. The company is full of opportunity for those who wish to grasp it. Our people thrive on engagement, development and a varied workload. You will often be included in projects that require you to collaborate cross‑functionally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful company, with big ambitions for the future.

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