Quality Assurance Chemist

Fast-paced and growing East Bay skin care manufacturer located in Hayward, CA. For over two decades, we have been serving the needs of cosmetic and personal care industry; domestically and internationally. Our creations are sold to physicians, dermatologists, prestigious mass market companies, international wholesalers and distributors worldwide.

Our philosophy is to provide our clients with the very best in formulation development with quick turnaround. We are committed to continually product the highest quality of products and incorporating the latest technological discoveries in skin care with optimal result-oriented ingredients.

If you feel you have the knowledge and skills for the position, please submit a resume for consideration. No phone calls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checking of batch details on labels, cartons/ catch covers, foils, inner/ outer boxes, container etc while/ before packing.
• Sampling of in-process/ finished products/ validation samples
• To ensure that product should get manufactured as per approved Batch records
• Observe deviations during process and escalate the same to Supervisor
• On –line filling of formats of in-process checks
• GMP follow up on the shop floor.
• Observe safety procedures during work
• Line clearance for change over.
• Review of batch records for OTC.
• On –line review of batch records.
• Control and checking of in-process controls.
• Co-ordination for training with HR and other departments.
• To co-ordinate in preparation of Standard operating procedures.
• Any other job as and when assigned by the QA Chemist.

EDUCATION:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or related disciplines.

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 4-5 years’ quality assurance and quality systems experience and manufacturing.

· Minimum 5 years of GMP industry experience working with chemical processes, analytical chemistry such as: HPLC, AAS, etc., and microbial testing is preferred.

· Demonstrated knowledge of SDLC.

· Strong understanding and hands on experience with QA processes and methodologies.

· Automated and performance testing experience.

· Experience with designing and developing test cases based upon system specifications documentation

· QA testing on web-based applications

Ability to begin on 1st shift and then move to 2nd shift after successful training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hayward, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person