Quality Control and Quality Assurance Technician for Cosmetics Manufacturer

Christine Valmy; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Christine Valmy in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for ensuring that materials and products at different production stages meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or relevant experience, strong understanding of GMP and GLP, and at least one year of experience in the beauty or CPG industry. The role involves routine analytical testing and maintaining product consistency. Full benefits are offered including 401(k) matching and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the beauty or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine analytical testing on raw materials and products using various methods.
• Uses instruments to verify product quality.
• Documents test results accurately in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Relevant experience

Tools

Balances

pH meters

Viscometers

Job description

Quality Technician

Cosmetics and Skin Care Manufacturing

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that materials and products at different production stages meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements and plays a critical role in maintaining product consistency, safety, and efficacy across formulations

Responsibilities

• Performs routine analytical testing on raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods using methods such as pH, viscosity, density, appearance, odor, and microbial screening
• Uses instrumentation such as balances, pH meters, and viscometers to verify product quality
• Conducts stability and compatibility studies and evaluates results to ensure shelf-life compliance
• Documents test results accurately in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements
• Investigate deviations or out-of-spec results and assist in root cause analysis
• Manages retain samples, ensures equipment is clean, sanitary, and calibrated, and maintains a safe work environment

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or relevant experience
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably in the beauty or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry
• Proficiency in performing viscosity and pH measurements, density,
• Willingness to learn new skills and work collaboratively within a small team
• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and teamwork, ability to manage priorities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital, veteran status or sexual orientation, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, and any other legally protected status. It is our policy to abide by all Federal, State, and local laws concerning discrimination in employment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person