Quality Control Technician, Product Laboratory – Raw Materials

Revlon Manufacturing & Distribution • Oxford, NC

88d • $30,400 - $54,600

About The Position

This position is responsible for the physical, analytical and microbiological testing of Raw Materials, Bulk, Finished Product and Purchased Product for conformance to Revlon specifications. Use developed organoleptic, analytical test methods and shade evaluation/matching skills in evaluation of products. The QC Laboratory supports an active manufacturing facility. Product evaluation and testing is performed in the QC Laboratory. Sampling is performed in other areas within the facility. This position is required to be adaptable to working different shifts and Saturday/Sunday based on business demands and PTO schedules.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent math skills.
• Good effective laboratory technique.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Aptitude for color and odor evaluation.
• 0-3 years relevant experience in a laboratory setting, ideally including familiarity with standard lab procedures and safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry) or equivalent academic background.

Responsibilities

• Organoleptic evaluation, shade evaluation and physical testing, chemical testing of raw materials, in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
• Sample raw materials in accordance with procedures and Revlon specifications.
• Use, care, calibration of instruments and test equipment to include but not limited to Karl Fischer, pH meter and IR.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Generate approval/reject tags for raw materials.
• Enters evaluation, test results and final disposition in SAP for raw materials.
• Interface with Bulk Planning/Manufacturing/Receiving to coordinate the sampling, testing and dispositioning of raw materials.
• Works independently with little supervision.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk product, finished product and purchased products in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
• Prepare media according to procedures and test methods.
• Use and care of instruments and test equipment to include but not limited to pH meter, balances, incubators, flow hoods and Autoclave.
• Provide backup to Microbiologist in environmental testing capacity.
• Samples and tests DI Water system. Documents test results.
• Organoleptic evaluation, shade evaluation and testing of bulk product, finished and purchased products in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
• Issues bulk batch adjustments in accordance with Standard Process Instructions (SPI).
• Verify/audit documentation of test results in SAP and Standard Process Instructions (SPI) in accordance with procedures and Revlon specifications to ensure compliance to requirements.
• Generate approval/reject tags for bulk materials.
• Ships samples of first, second and third production batches to R&D and Product Development.
• Provide shade disposition and color adjustments based on color comparison to bulk standards in accordance with Standard Process Instructions (SPI).
• Evaluate pigment dispersion in bulk batches and provide remedial in accordance with Standard Process Instructions (SPI).
• Maintain production standards used for shade evaluation.
• Operate analytical instrumentation (GC, HPLC, ICP and UV).
• Document and verify test results in accordance with written procedures and Revlon specifications and test methods to ensure compliance to requirements.
• Assist with Laboratory investigations associated with out of specification results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid basic life insurance policy.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• Supplemental life insurances.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Group legal.
• Identity theft protection.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan.
• 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees