Job Details

Pay Rate Low: 23.00 | Pay Rate High: 23.00
Our client, a leading manufacturer in the cosmetics and personal care industry, is hiring Quality Lab Technicians to join their growing team in Roanoke County, VA. This company offers excellent hands-on training, robust career advancement opportunities, and a strong track record of contract employees converting to permanent hires.

This position begins with participation in a specialized water skid testing project, followed by transition into the main Quality Lab Tech schedule.

Initial Project Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM for 8 consecutive days
• 1 day off, then a few additional days for validation testing
• After project completion, transition to standard weekend schedule

Shift: 2 nd & 3 rd shifts
Standard Schedule is F/Sa/Su 3x 12-hour shifts (3p-11p) with a half day on Monday (roughly 4 hours to log a full 40 hours per week)
Pay: 23/hr. with a 0.75 shift differential

Key Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate bulk and finished products for pH, viscosity, odor, color, and appearance (cloudiness).
• Prepare and standardize percent solution formulas for dyes and provide specifications to Compounders for accurate batch coloring.
• Generate and review Certificates of Analysis (C of A) for outgoing bulk materials.
• Perform retesting of products as needed; document results and manage sample status in AS400.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials by issuing NCMRs (Non-Conformance Material Reports); communicate findings to Customer Service and Purchasing.
• Maintain and manage standards, samples, and laboratory records.
• Support regulatory and quality compliance through strict adherence to cGMPs and company policies.
• Participate in annual recertification for "Certified Nose" and "Certified Color Vision."
• Perform other lab and quality duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field and 1+ year of lab experience in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or related QA/QC industry; or
• High School Diploma/GED with 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong ability to perform basic math and data calculations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AS400, and exposure to databases such as SAP, Interspec, or QCBD.
• Skilled in use of counting scales, RF scanners, and lab instrumentation.
• Team-oriented, organized, and detail-focused with strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Flexible to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Why Join?

• Excellent training and mentorship for those new to the cosmetics manufacturing field
• Career progression opportunities into Analytical Chemist and other advanced roles
• Strong potential for permanent hire with a stable, growing company

** This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**

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