Our client, a leading Cosmetics manufacturing company is looking for QC Lab Analysts to join their growing team.
Location: Scarborough, ON,
Shifts: Midnight
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for conducting simple routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, mass and cosmetic finished goods in accordance with specifications and standards before being shipped or used in filling or manufacturing.
- Will also conduct environmental monitoring testing and validation. Inform management of critical issues and perform OOS lab investigations with guidance from senior QC Lab Analysts.
Key Roles & Duties:
Execution of QC Lab Testing
- Monitor Critical Control Parameters (lab process water, pH, balance) through daily equipment verification checks and alert QC lab manager of any out of trend events
- Conduct simple routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, mass and finished goods (labs to define specific examples) and report results. This includes responsibility for sample preparation, entering results into SAP/LIMS and preparation of CoAs.
- Conduct environmental monitoring testing and validation.
- Complete documentation as needed to support testing procedures
- Work with Lab Coordinator to retain or discard sample, archive lab documents
Testing Data Review - Data Reviewer role responsibilities (% will vary by site)
- Review of routine/non-routine supporting test data and results, including sample preparation records, logbooks, calculations, and data sheets. Enter results in SAP/LIMS, as needed.
Investigation
- Identify quality problems & escalate to leadership
- Independent decision making ability required in straight forward situations
- Perform Phase 1 OOS laboratory investigations with guidance from senior lab analysts
- Conduct Quality Control evaluations of consumer complaints and Quality Inquiries
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience in a microbiology, analytical chemistry or product evaluation laboratory in Quality Control for a global consumer goods or pharma company
- Physical product or Microbiology evaluation skills preferred with emphasis on color matching & fine fragrance odor evaluation ability, as applicable to role
- Awareness and practice of safe lab procedures
- Knowledge of laboratory testing techniques (GMP, GDP and Good Lab Practices) and proficient use of all laboratory equipment (e.g., Viscometer, ACS Color Computer, Vitek, Basic Wet Chemistry analysis )
- Proficient oral and written communication skills and ability to appropriately communicate information to management
- Ability to write SOPs, deviations, change controls and OOS reports
- Knowledge of cosmetic ingredients & manufacturing procedures preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP systems is preferred
- Must be flexible to work different shifts and overtime as needed
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to careers@gc-employment.com with the subject of "QC Lab Analyst I".