Quality Control Technician

Bambu Earth; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A sustainable skincare company is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure product safety and quality. The technician will perform testing, inspections, and audits to uphold high standards. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma and have experience in quality control, particularly in the personal care or food industry. This role requires strong attention to detail and communication skills, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, food or personal care industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of multiple units of measurement.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and testing throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform audits and execute quality assurance functions.
• Monitor finished goods product quality to ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic arithmetic

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

At Bambu Earth, we believe the earth provides everything needed for truly healthy, beautiful skin. We formulate with the most potent natural ingredients—free of fillers, synthetic preservatives, and plastic contamination—to restore skin to its most vibrant, natural state. We believe in creating products that are as kind to your skin as they are to the planet. Every batch we make is done with care, precision, and purpose. To support this mission, we’re hiring a Full time Quality Control technician to join our production team in our Havelock facility.

About the Role

As a Quality Control Technician you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all products meet Bambu Earth’s high standards for safety, consistency, and quality. This role supports daily batching, production operations and receiving by conducting inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the manufacturing process. You’ll work closely with our production team to maintain clean and compliant workspaces, verify that batches meet specifications, and conduct the final review of finished goods that reflect the integrity of our brand.

What you’ll do

• Perform audits or other QA functions on the production floor including line clearance and routine line checks
• Perform pH analysis on batches, verifying all samples meet the batch specification and take appropriate action when samples are outside the acceptable ranges.
• Adjust pH of batches to meet specification. Calibrate the pH meter as required.
• Receive, log, and store production retains.
• Complete necessary paperwork for quality control and operations based on scheduled production.
• Perform microbiological analyses of aqueous batches and ingredients, using established microbiological methods and procedures.
• Monitor finished goods product quality to ensure compliance to standards and specifications.
• Inspect all incoming raw materials and packaging materials ensuring they meet specifications and standards.
• Approve all batch records ensuring the final product meets the standard and the batch record is complete without error.
• Participate in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.

What we’re looking for

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Computer proficiency including word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and strong understanding of multiple units of measurement
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Experience preferred in the pharmaceutical, food or personal care industry is ideal and working knowledge of cGMP
• A strong desire to lead by example, set new standards of excellence and grow with our small but mighty team
• Good communication skills with the ability to express ideas with clarity and thoroughness in both verbal and written communications
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 50lbs
• Deeply aligned with Bambu Earth’s values:
  • People, not customers – We treat others the way we’d want to be treated
  • Responsibilities, not jobs – We show up with purpose and pride
  • Progress, not perfection – We grow through consistency and curiosity

What we offer

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Vision Insurance