Cosmetics Quality Chemist — QA, Testing & Compliance

Bayport Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bayport Laboratories in Houston, TX is seeking a Quality Chemist to ensure quality and safety in cosmetic products. The role involves testing materials and finished goods, monitoring processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will document results, support audits, and collaborate with production and R&D to drive improvements.

Candidates should have a chemistry degree and 2+ years in quality control, with GMP/FDA knowledge and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 2+ years in quality control or analytical chemistry.
• Experience with GMP, FDA, ISO in cosmetics.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, microbiological, and physical tests on materials and finished products.
• Analyze formulations for consistency, stability, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and support audits.
• Identify deviations and support root cause analysis and improvements.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical chemistry

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Cosmetic Science related field

Tools

pH meters

Viscometers

Spectrophotometers

HPLC

Job description

Bayport Laboratories in Houston, TX is seeking a Quality Chemist to ensure quality and safety in cosmetic products. The role involves testing materials and finished goods, monitoring processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will document results, support audits, and collaborate with production and R&D to drive improvements.

Candidates should have a chemistry degree and 2+ years in quality control, with GMP/FDA knowledge and strong attention to detail.