What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Specialist position at Cosmetix West?
We're a Cosmetics contract manufacturing in the Los Angeles Area.
Responsible for the qualification of all the Raw Materials, Fragrances and Bulk/Intermediate. Controls Raw Material retains. Assists the Lab in miscellaneous testing procedures.
The Quality Control Specialist works under the general direction of Head of Quality as the lead for Quality Control laboratory. The primary responsibilities are: timely disposition of Raw Materials, In-Process and Customer Supplied Bulks and efficient operation of Quality Control laboratory.
Essential Responsibilities
· Help Develop, implement and maintain QC systems and measures.
· Inspect and test Raw Materials, Fragrances, In-Process and Customer supplied bulk, against specification to ensure quality standards are met.
· Issue adjustments to In-Process Bulk if necessary.
· Complete Inspections forms for Finished Bulk/Intermediate and /or Raw Materials and Fragrances.
· Update status of Raw Materials and /or Bulk/Intermediate in ERP system.
· Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments.
· Produce and communicate reports regarding nonconformance of products.
· Assist in investigations related to Nonconformance or OOS, Customer Complaint etc.
· Maintain the raw material retains for the Department.
· Assist in updating or writing Department related SOPs and Work Instructions or other Department related documents.
· Assist in Raw Materials and Bulk /Intermediate Cycle Counts and Full Inventories
· Consistently demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to company management, all levels of staff and vendors and outside agencies.
· Complete all other additional tasks assigned by supervisor.
· Adhere to company policies and procedures and sets a positive example for others within the organization.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily using the skills and abilities outlined in this job description. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
· Knowledge of drug cGMPs, SOPs and regulatory guidelines including FDA requirements.
Education, Experience and Licensure
· Bachelor’s degree in science (chemistry, pharmacy, or biology) or equivalent work experience.
· 2 years Quality Control related experience in a cGMP OTC manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills
· Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
· Ability to quickly learn new software programs as needed.
· Experience using common laboratory equipment such as pH Meter; Refractive Index; Pycnometer; Brookfield Viscometer; Color Matching; Scales; and lab mixers
Mathematical Skills
· Must be able to analyze and present quantitative data.
· Able to accurately compute basic mathematical equations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
Must be able to analyze and interpret data relating to various projects and resolve issues and problems that arise including:
· Resolve issues of a general, routine and complex nature and exercise appropriate judgment to escalate issues to senior management.
· Effectively prioritize routine and non-routine work assignments to ensure goals and timelines are met.
· Apply knowledge of Quality Control best practices, cGMPs, regulations, and Company policies to problems and provide appropriate resolution.
Local candidates only. No Recruiters please.
We are looking for a 2nd shift hours from 2:00 pm to 10:30pm
will be training the person in the morning shift for a few months until trained.
Salary : $23 - $24
