Bulk Material Supervisor | Bentley Labs

THG•US, New Jersey, NJ

3d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Material Supervisor oversees laboratory quality control activities related to sampling, testing, evaluation, and release of bulk cosmetic, personal care, and OTC drug products throughout manufacturing. The role ensures products meet approved specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements before moving to filling and packaging. The Supervisor leads bulk product testing and sample control, reviews analytical results, coordinates timely product disposition, and works with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Compounding, Research and Development, and Production to resolve quality concerns and support manufacturing efficiency. The role also provides leadership and technical guidance to laboratory personnel and supports regulatory compliance, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
3–5 years of quality control experience in cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, or OTC manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience with physical, analytical, and visual product testing, including colour evaluation and shade matching.
Strong knowledge of GMPs, FDA regulations, laboratory documentation, product specifications, sample traceability, and batch release processes.
Ability to investigate quality issues, interpret test results, implement corrective actions, and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Strong organisational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
Experience with colour cosmetics, skincare, haircare, or OTC products.
Previous laboratory supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience supporting audits, deviations, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with LIMS, ERP systems, and electronic laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead laboratory testing and quality evaluation of bulk cosmetic, personal care, and OTC products using analytical, physical, visual, and sensory methods.
Oversee assessment of appearance, colour, odour, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, shade matching, and other critical quality attributes.
Review and approve test results; identify and escalate out-of-specification findings; coordinate investigations, additional testing, and corrective actions.
Manage collection, labelling, storage, retention, traceability, and control of bulk product samples.
Prioritise laboratory testing in line with manufacturing and filling schedules to support timely product release.
Review laboratory records, testing documentation, sample logs, and batch-related quality data to support product disposition.
Ensure laboratory operations comply with FDA regulations, GMP requirements, customer specifications, internal procedures, 21 CFR Parts 210/211, and ISO 22716 standards where applicable.
Lead and support investigations into deviations, out-of-specification results, batch discrepancies, and other quality concerns; drive root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and development and maintenance of testing methods, specifications, SOPs, and laboratory documentation systems.
Provide leadership, training, technical guidance, and performance oversight to laboratory personnel, promoting safety, quality, accountability, and data integrity.
Establish testing priorities and monitor laboratory performance to ensure approved methods are followed, turnaround times are efficient, and product release is on time.
Collaborate with Production, Compounding, R&D, and Quality teams to resolve technical and quality issues, support product evaluations, and improve operations.