QC Lab Manager

Location Hampshire
Discipline: Cosmetics
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££37000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
Contact name: Liam Caprani

Contact email: liam.caprani@sciencesr.com
Job ref: BBBH3715_1650528581
Published: almost 2 years ago

QC Lab Manager - Analytical

8:15 - 16:30

£37,000 - £40,000

Hampshire

Science Solutions are pleased to be working in partnership with a world- leading manufacturer of high-quality cosmetic products, this is a new role due to recent growth and they are looking to recruit a QC Lab Manager.

Key Duties:

  • Identify SOPs and support the Senior Manager, QC Lab in work instruction updates or creating new based on lab trends and CAPAs.
  • Plan, organise, implement and control the daily activities of the QC laboratory to ascertain that both raw materials and assay of finished goods / mass meet internal and external specification.
  • Provide the coaching, mentorship and training necessary to support ongoing personal and professional development of QC lab staff (GMP and refresher training)
  • Work collaboratively with Planning, GBSC, QA Labs, Manufacturing, Validation, and Operations to drive continuous improvement.
  • Review routine supporting test data and results, including sample preparation records, chromatograms / graphs, logbooks, calculations, and data sheets. Enter results in SAP/LIMS.
  • Release raw materials, non-OTC mass, and Cosmetic FGs in SAP
  • Identify SOPs and support the Senior Manager, QC Lab in work instruction updates or creating new based on lab trends and CAPAs.

Key Requirements:

  • Five years' laboratory experience, with at least three years in a supervisory position, preferably in microbiology, analytical chemistry or product evaluation laboratories in Quality Control for a global consumer goods or pharmaceutical company
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO and safety guidelines
  • Solid knowledge of all laboratory equipment (e.g., Viscometer, ACS Color Computer, Vitek, Analytical Instrumentation)
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills and ability to appropriately communicate information to management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic QMS, and SAP systems is preferred