Quality Control Assistant
- Huddersfield
- £28,000-30,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £28,000-£30,000
Term: PermanentSRG is working with an independent contract manufacturer of personal care / skincare products, based in West Yorkshire. They are now looking for a quality control assistant to join the team. You would be responsible for wet chemistry / bench chemistry testing and techniques. Ensure products meet specifications, as well as some small-scale formulation projects. This position would be an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Quality Control or lab-based testing to join a supportive, friendly, family-owned company.Working Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:15pm (Mon-Fri), 45-minute lunch breakRole / Description
- QC testing of raw materials, in-process samples and finished product to check batches meet specifications
- Development and implementation of SOP's and QC procedures
- Lab techniques include PH testing, viscosity, stability testing and packaging compatibility testing
- Conduct routine microbiological and physical testing on products to ensure batches are compliant against industry regulations
- Work in harmony with Production and QA to achieve production delivery plans and resolve any quality issues
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure R&D, production and packaging compliance and resolve any inconsistencies to ensure batch consistency
- Formulation and development of batches to help improve new and existing batches
- 2+ years recent experience in QC testing / wet chemistry within the personal care / skincare industry
- Willing and able to work stood up in a Fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience of working to cosmetic regulations such as EU Cosmetics Regulation, UK REACH, FDA etc.
- Strong communication skills and can relay information accurately
- Full right to work in the UK - there is no sponsorship available for this role