Quality Control Technician

ExtensisHR • Norwood, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

OnScent is a manufacturer of fragrance and natural cosmetic solutions with world-class natural, organic, and sustainable materials for the fragrance, cosmetic, and personal care industries. We are in search of a Quality Control Technician who will be working out of our Norwood, NJ location. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting, evaluating, and analyzing/testing the raw materials and finished products by performing basic sensory and/or analytical tests to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and product safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent
• One to two years work experience in QC lab environment.
• Must have basics of olfactive sensory evaluation
• Strong knowledge of lab system, analytical equipment and instruments
• Good safe handling knowledge working with chemical substances, hazardous material and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Compounding experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze raw materials comparing physicals, utilizing QC measurements such as: specific gravity, refractive index, melting point, GC to determine the physical characteristics of the sample.
• Prioritize approvals dependent on daily order reports.
• Receives and analyzes production finished product and samples to standard.
• Generates COA’s and spec sheets for production samples, including cosmetic material samples.
• Maintains QC laboratory in accordance with standard lab practices for cleanliness and organization.
• Maintains computer files containing QC information in an organized manner.
• Accurately record and communicate finished product rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Service as needed.
• Utilize all types of communications include e-mail and maintain appropriate notes in system.
• Collaborate with department leads to resolve problem samples and customer rejections.
• Work with procurement when an out of spec fragrance is salvageable and provide rework direction.
• Participate in customer complaint investigations related to product quality.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in QC.
• Maintain work in a hygienic and safe work environment.
• Provide backup and support to team members as required, including administrative QC tasks and other duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level