Quality Control Technician (Personal Care) - 410559

Atrium; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Job summary

Atrium in New Jersey seeks a Quality Control Technician (Personal Care) to join its team and support product quality initiatives. You will conduct routine testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure formulations meet specifications in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in beauty/CPG, hands-on testing experience, strong attention to detail, and solid Excel and communication skills. Growth in a science-driven QA culture is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of QC/testing experience, preferably in beauty/CPG.
• Experience performing physical and analytical testing on products/materials.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing in a small team.
• Willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess color, odor, appearance, and organoleptic qualities to ensure consistency.
• Perform inspections on raw materials and finished goods against specs.
• Conduct viscosity, pH, density, DSC, melting point, and related tests.
• Create, maintain, and distribute quality documentation and forms.
• Support QMS activities and quality qualification processes.

Skills

CPG/Beauty experience

Analytical testing

Documentation

Excel

Communication skills

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biology/ Cosmetic Science/ Chemical Engineering/ Food Science

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a growing consumer products organization dedicated to developing innovative personal care and beauty products. The company is committed to product innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional experiences to consumers through science-driven solutions. They are currently looking to add a Quality Control Technician (Personal Care) to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$25/hr - $28/hr

Position Overview

The Quality Control Technician (Personal Care) will support product quality initiatives and ensure compliance with established specifications. This role will be responsible for conducting routine quality testing, product inspections, documentation, and quality system support activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to contribute within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities Of The Quality Control Technician (Personal Care)

• Assess color, odor, appearance, and organoleptic qualities to ensure product consistency.
• Perform quality inspections on raw materials, finished goods, and retained samples to ensure adherence to product specifications.
• Perform viscosity and pH measurements, density, DSC, melting point, drop test, graph test, fluidity, total solids, and water bath analysis to verify formulation integrity.
• Create, maintain, and distribute quality documentation, reports, and forms.
• Support quality management system (QMS) activities and quality qualification processes.

Required Experience/Skills For The Quality Control Technician (Personal Care)

• Minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably in the beauty or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience performing physical and analytical testing on products or materials.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard business software.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team environment.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Quality Control Technician (Personal Care)

• Experience within the personal care, cosmetics, beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), chemical, or related manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience supporting product inspections, product releases, and sample management activities.
• Understanding of laboratory testing methods related to formulation and product quality evaluation.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or another related scientific discipline is required.

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).