Quality Specialist III

Position Summary

The Quality Specialist III is responsible for ensuring that personal care products meet established quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. This role also includes the development, implementation of quality assurance processes to ensure product safety, efficacy, and consistency.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Monitor and analyze quality control data and test results.
• Review batch production records and verify adherence to cGMPs and SOPs.
• Ensure products comply with local, national, and international regulations (FDA and ISO)
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for regulatory compliance and audits.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all testing results, deviations, and controlled information.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend appropriate corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Strong team player with personal commitment toward business’ goals and customers.
• Manage laboratory inventory and PO requests in coordination with QA/QC manager.
• Provide training to junior Quality Specialist on Quality Management System QMS.
• Support QA/QC manager as necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency in serial dilutions, aseptic testing, growth promotion, microbial monitoring, and plating.
• Proficiency with HPLC and ICP-MS required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency with USP/cGMP/ISO and 21CFR knowledge.
• Great communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices is required to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, environment and manage multiple tasks.

Experience Required

• Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• A 4-year degree in microbiology, chemistry, food science or related discipline required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb stairs, stand for long periods of time, lift up to 40 pounds and have the ability to bend.

About Company

At the heart of what we are, we are a small company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products. While we are much bigger now than what we were 20 years ago or even 5 years ago, our company was built on a belief that being small meant that we had to be faster than our competition, smarter, braver and of course, nicer. We knew that in order to make it, we had to produce products that our customers needed, in time, priced right, and with the highest quality. We knew innovation meant pushing the envelope on design and thinking. Most importantly, we knew that developing relationships meant building a reputation for coming through on promises and standing behind our product. That is who we are today and how we operate every day.