Bulk Material Supervisor | Bentley Labs

THG•Edison, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Material Supervisor oversees laboratory quality control activities for sampling, testing, evaluation, and release of bulk cosmetic, personal care, and OTC drug products throughout manufacturing. The role ensures bulk products meet approved specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements before moving to filling and packaging. The Supervisor leads internal laboratory testing, bulk sample control, shade matching, analytical review, and timely material disposition. Working with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Compounding, Research and Development, and Production, the role addresses product quality concerns, supports manufacturing efficiency, and promotes consistent quality in a contract manufacturing environment. The position is based in Edison, New Jersey, and involves work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.

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 against approved specifications.
Oversee testing 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 bulk sample collection, labelling, storage, retention, traceability, and control.
Prioritise laboratory testing according to manufacturing and filling schedules to support timely product release.
Review laboratory records, testing documentation, sample logs, and batch 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 where applicable.
Lead and support investigations into deviations, out-of-specification results, batch discrepancies, and other quality concerns; drive root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
Support audits and regulatory inspections, and help develop and maintain 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.
Set testing priorities and monitor laboratory performance, method execution, turnaround times, and on-time product release.
Collaborate with Production, Compounding, R&D, and Quality teams to resolve technical and quality issues, support product evaluations, and improve operations.