Quality Assurance Coordinator – Beauty

24 Seven Talent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join the team in a hands-on QA role within the skincare and cosmetics industry. This entry-level freelance position offers the opportunity to build foundational QA skills, manage sample tracking, and support regulatory processes under the QA Manager’s guidance.

You’ll handle receiving, labeling, logging, and organizing samples and documentation, while gaining exposure to quality management systems and day-to-day QA administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 1–2 years in warehouse, shipping, admin or lab support; QA exp not required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Comfort with Office tools and a willingness to learn QA software.
• Reliability, initiative and ability to follow SOPs.
• Able to lift 25–30 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Receive components and finished products; check against POs and packing slips.
• Inspect, label and log samples; route to internal teams.
• Maintain storage areas; keep organized receiving spaces.
• Prepare and ship samples; track deliveries and record shipping
• Enter receipts and shipments into a quality management system.
• Organize batch records, certificates of analysis and QA docs.
• Coordinate pickups, deliveries and lab drop-offs; assist QA admin.
• Learn quality procedures and regulatory basics via on-the-job training.

Skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability

Follow procedures

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Quality management software

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a

• Employment type: Freelance
• Pay rate: $35/hr.
• Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday
• Duration: Long-term, with potential for a permanent position for the right person

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to join their team and gain hands-on experience in the skincare and cosmetics industry. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a foundation in quality assurance, product handling, and regulatory processes. Working closely with the QA Manager, you'll support the tracking, organization, and documentation of product samples and packaging materials while helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Assignment Details

• Employment type: Freelance
• Pay rate: $35/hr.
• Start date: December 1
• Location: Los Angeles, CA
• Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday
• Duration: Long-term, with potential for a permanent position for the right person

What You’ll Do

• Receive packaging components and finished products, checking shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Inspect, label and log samples, then route them to the appropriate internal teams.
• Keep receiving and sample storage areas organized.
• Prepare and ship samples to laboratories, manufacturers, retailers and vendors; track deliveries and maintain shipping records.
• Enter received and shipped items into a quality management system or other tracking tools.
• Organize batch records, certificates of analysis and other quality documentation.
• Coordinate sample pickups, deliveries and lab drop-offs, and support day-to-day QA administration.
• Learn quality procedures and regulatory basics, through on-the-job training.

What You’ll Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent. An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience in warehouse, shipping and receiving, administrative or laboratory support work. Prior QA experience is not required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and a willingness to learn quality management software.
• Reliability, initiative, and the ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to lift and move packages weighing approximately 25-30 pounds and stand for extended periods.