Quality Control Technician, Product Laboratory – Bulk/Raw Materials Lab

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Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.

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Basic Function:

This position is responsible for the physical, analytical and microbiological testing of Raw Materials, Bulk, Finished Product and Purchased Product for conformance to Revlon specifications.  Use developed organoleptic, analytical test methods and shade evaluation/matching skills in evaluation of products.

The QC Laboratory supports an active manufacturing facility. Product evaluation and testing is performed in the QC Laboratory. Sampling is performed in other areas within the facility.

This position is required to be adaptable to working different shifts and Saturday/Sunday based on business demands and PTO schedules.

Raw Material:

1. Organoleptic evaluation, shade evaluation and physical testing, chemical testing of raw materials, in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
2. Sample raw materials in accordance with procedures and Revlon specifications.
3. Use, care, calibration of instruments and test equipment to include but not limited to Karl Fischer, pH meter and IR.
4. Assist in training new employees.
5. Generate approval/reject tags for raw materials.
6. Enters evaluation, test results and final disposition in SAP for raw materials.
7. Interface with Bulk Planning/Manufacturing/Receiving to coordinate the sampling, testing and dispositioning of raw materials.
8. Works independently with little supervision.
9. Follows Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Microbiology:

1. Microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk product, finished product and purchased products in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
2. Sample materials in accordance with procedures and Revlon specifications.
3. Prepare media according to procedures and test methods.
4. Use and care of instruments and test equipment to include but not limited to pH meter, balances, incubators, flow hoods and Autoclave.
5. Enters test results and final disposition in SAP.
6. Assist in training new employees.
7. Provide backup to Microbiologist in environmental testing capacity.
8. Samples and tests DI Water system. Documents test results.
9. Works independently with little supervision.
10. Follows Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Bulk:

1. Organoleptic evaluation, shade evaluation and testing of bulk product, finished and purchased products in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
2. Sample bulk products in accordance with procedures and Revlon specifications.
3. Use, care and calibration of instruments and test equipment to include but not limited to Karl Fischer, pH meter, Densitometer, and Viscometer.
4. Enters evaluation, test results and final disposition in SAP.
5. Issues bulk batch adjustments in accordance with Standard Process Instructions (SPI).
6. Assist in training new employees.
7. Verify/audit documentation of test results in SAP and Standard Process Instructions (SPI) in accordance with procedures and Revlon specifications to ensure compliance to requirements.
8. Generate approval/reject tags for bulk materials.
9. Ships samples of first, second and third production batches to R&D and Product Development.
10. Interface with Bulk Planning/Manufacturing to coordinate sampling of bulk updates, testing and dispositioning of bulk batches.
11. Works independently with little supervision.
12. Follows Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Shade:

1. Organoleptic evaluation of raw materials and shade matching/evaluation of bulk product, finish product and purchased products in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
2. Provide shade disposition and color adjustments based on color comparison to bulk standards in accordance with Standard Process Instructions (SPI).
3. Evaluate pigment dispersion in bulk batches and provide remedial in accordance with Standard Process Instructions (SPI).
4. Maintain production standards used for shade evaluation.
5. Enter evaluation, test results and final disposition in SAP.
6. Ships samples of first, second and third production batches to R&D and Product Development.
7. Use, care and calibration of instruments and test equipment to include but not limited to Horbia, Automatic Muller, Hegman Scale, Powder Press and water bath.
8. Works independently with little supervision.
9. Follows Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Analytical:

1. Physical and chemical testing of raw materials, bulk, and finish products in accordance with department procedures and Revlon specifications.
2. Operate analytical instrumentation (GC, HPLC, ICP and UV).
3. Document and verify test results in accordance with written procedures and Revlon specifications and test methods to ensure compliance to requirements.
4. Enters test results and final disposition in SAP.
5. Use, care, calibration and troubleshooting of instruments and testing equipment to include but not limited to GC, HPLC, ICP and UV.
6. Assist in training new employees.
7. Assist with Laboratory investigations associated with out of specification results.
8. Works independently with little supervision.
9. Follows Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices and safety requirements.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Excellent math skills.
3. Good effective laboratory technique.
4. Work independently with minimum supervision.
5. Aptitude for color and odor evaluation.

Minimum Education Required:

• College degree in a science, technical or business discipline preferred. 
• In leiu of a degree, relevant experience may substitute for degree.

Minimum Years Experience Required: 0-3 years

2nd Shift Hours: 3 PM - 11:30 PM

3rd Shift Hours: 11 PM- 7:30 AM 

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The base pay range for this position is $30,400 and $54,600/year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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