Quality Control Technician (Product Lab & Raw Materials)

Revlon; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan

3 weeks vacation and 12 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading beauty company in Oxford, North Carolina, is seeking a QC Technician for product testing and evaluation. The role requires excellent communication and math skills, adaptability to varied shifts, and a college degree in a relevant field. Candidate responsibilities include performing tests, sampling raw materials, and training new employees. The position offers a base salary between $45,000 and $55,000, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience is preferred or relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Adaptability to work different shifts based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform organoleptic evaluation, shade evaluation, and physical testing.
• Sample raw materials and enter evaluation results in SAP.
• Train new employees and follow Good Laboratory Practices.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent math skills

Good effective laboratory technique

Aptitude for color and odor evaluation

Education

College degree in a science, technical or business discipline

Tools

Karl Fischer

pH meter

IR

Job description

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.

Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game‑changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long‑wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman‑led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance‑free beauty brand.

Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct‑to‑consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.

We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.

We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.

This role is an Onsite Role: This role requires full‑time presence at our Oxford, North Carolina office.

This position is responsible for the physical, analytical and microbiological testing of Raw Materials, Bulk, Finished Product and Purchased Product for conformance to Revlon specifications. Use developed organoleptic, analytical test methods and shade evaluation/matching skills in evaluation of products.

The QC Laboratory supports an active manufacturing facility. Product evaluation and testing is performed in the QC Laboratory. Sampling is performed in other areas within the facility.

This position is required to be adaptable to working different shifts and Saturday/Sunday based on business demands and PTO schedules.

Major Duties

• Organoleptic evaluation, shade evaluation and physical testing, chemical testing of raw materials, in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
• Sample raw materials in accordance with procedures and Revlon specifications.
• Use, care, calibration of instruments and test equipment to include but not limited to Karl Fischer, pH meter and IR.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Generate approval/reject tags for raw materials.
• Enter evaluation, test results and final disposition in SAP for raw materials.
• Interface with Bulk Planning/Manufacturing/Receiving to coordinate the sampling, testing and dispositioning of raw materials.
• Works independently with little supervision.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent math skills.
• Good effective laboratory technique.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Aptitude for color and odor evaluation.

Minimum Requirements

• College degree in a science, technical or business discipline preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• 0‑3 years of experience.

Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support.

The base pay range for this position is $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 / year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job‑related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short‑term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company‑paid basic life insurance policy and company‑paid short‑term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long‑term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro‑rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

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