Quality Control Analyst

Innovative Skincare•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Analyst tests raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products to ensure they meet company and regulatory standards. The role performs laboratory analyses, maintains accurate documentation, and follows GMP, SOP, and safety procedures. It is fully on-site at Innovative Skincare’s Mesa, Arizona facility. The analyst performs physical, chemical, and/or microbiological testing using approved methods and instrumentation; prepares reagents, standards, and solutions; and records, analyzes, reports, reviews, and approves test data and documentation. The role also maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment, assists with out-of-specification investigations, supports stability studies and sample management, and participates in method validation, verification, and transfer activities. The analyst works with QC, QA, and Production teams to resolve quality issues and helps maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science is required.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Good organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to stand and walk for most of a scheduled shift, typically 8–10 hours, while performing testing at laboratory benches and equipment stations, with standard meal and rest breaks.
Ability to frequently lift and carry sample containers, reagents, and laboratory supplies weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, and twist to access laboratory benches, equipment, storage shelving, and sample refrigerators or freezers at varying heights.
Manual dexterity and fine motor control to operate laboratory instruments, pipettes, and glassware and perform precise sample preparation and testing.
Near vision sufficient to read instrument displays, labels, sample identifiers, and test documentation precisely; ability to distinguish colors as needed for certain analytical tests.
Hearing sufficient to detect equipment alarms and communicate with laboratory and production staff.
Ability to safely work with and around laboratory chemicals, reagents, and solvents while following handling and safety data sheet guidelines.
Ability to tolerate laboratory chemical odors, varying temperatures, and equipment noise.
Ability to wear required PPE for the full shift, including safety glasses or goggles, lab coat, gloves, and closed-toe footwear, plus additional PPE such as a respirator when required.
Compliance with GMP, SOP, and plant safety/OSHA requirements.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of laboratory or QC experience in a GMP-regulated industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing on raw materials, bulk, and finished products.
Follow established methods, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
Record, analyze, and report test results accurately.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as needed.
Document work in laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and electronic systems.
Report and help investigate out-of-specification results.
Support stability studies, sample management, and related laboratory activities.
Work with QC, QA, and Production teams to resolve quality issues.
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.
Perform physical, chemical, and/or microbiological testing using approved analytical methods and instrumentation.
Prepare reagents, standards, and solutions required for testing procedures.
Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, including pH meters, viscometers, spectrophotometers, and balances.
Review and approve test data and documentation for accuracy before batch release.
Participate in method validation, verification, and transfer activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.