Quality Control Technician (Cosmetics)

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Client Overview:

Our client is a growing personal care company. Their team is now looking for a Quality Control Technician (Cosmetics).

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr - $28/hr

Position Overview:

The Quality Control Technician (Cosmetics) is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. The Quality Control Technician (Cosmetics) plays a critical role in maintaining product consistency, safety, and efficacy across formulations.

Responsibilities of the Quality Control Technician (Cosmetics):

• Perform routine analytical testing on raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods using methods such as pH, viscosity, density, appearance, odor, and microbial screening.
• Use instrumentation such as balances, pH meters, viscometers, and spectrophotometers to verify product quality.
• Conduct stability studies and evaluate results to ensure shelf-life compliance.
• Document test results accurately in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements.
• Investigate deviations or out-of-spec results and assist in root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and regulatory teams to support product releases and improvements.

Required Experience/Skills for the Quality Control Technician (Cosmetics):

• 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, DSC, melting point, drop test, graph test, fluidity, total solids, and water bath analysis to verify formulation integrity.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work collaboratively within a small team.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Quality Control Technician (Cosmetics):

• Minimum of 1 year of experience, preferably in the beauty or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Proficiency in performing viscosity and pH measurements, density, DSC, melting point, drop test, graph test, fluidity, total solids, and water bath analysis to verify formulation integrity.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or relevant experience.

Benefits:

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