Overview
Our company
Oligo Professionnel is a beauty brand. More specifically, we manufacture and market high-end hair care products that are sold in hair salons all over North America. Our environment is fast paced, where passion, drive, commitment to excellence and accountability are a few words that describe our culture. If you are passionate about quality and beauty, this opportunity is for you.
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the QA Manager, this is a highly hands-on technical role with primary focus on raw material testing (chemicals, dyes, and other components used in cosmetic formulations) and primary packaging components, ensuring full compliance with FDA cosmetic regulations (including MoCRA), GMPs (ISO 22716; ISO 9001 guidelines), and internal company standards. This role serves as the primary quality authority for raw material and primary packaging testing, while also supporting broader QA / QC functions across production stages and laboratory management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the inspection, sampling, verification, re-identification (for dyes and colorants), and testing of all incoming raw materials (chemicals, actives, preservatives, dyes, etc.) and packaging components (bottles, caps, labels, etc.) to confirm identity, quality and other physicochemical properties (e.g., appearance, pH, solubility, viscosity, strength etc.), microbiological safety, and compliance with established specifications, Certificates of Analysis (CoA) from suppliers
- Coordinating testing of primary packaging materials for integrity, and compliance with specifications.
- Maintaining detailed records of all testing activities, deviations, out-of-specification (OOS) investigations, and retesting protocols; retaining reserve samples of approved raw material lots under controlled conditions for periodic re-evaluation.
- Create, revise, and maintain Quality Department’s documentation (SOPs, forms, logbooks, and related records).
- Support the QA Manager with internal audits and provide QA support for non-conformities, deviations, complaints, CAPA activities, and training documentation.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment in accordance with company policies and GMP requirements.
- Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for laboratory equipment.
- Support the department during employee absences to ensure continuity of operations.
- Quarterly, ship out wastewater to external laboratory for analysis and prepare required weekly and annual reports.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science – chemistry, food science, biology or related field4-5 years experience preferred in a laboratory environment preferably in cosmetic / pharma / food industryAt least 2 years in a supervisory role guiding quality techniciansKnowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22716)Technical Competencies
This role demands strong technical expertise in analytical chemistry and testing methods; meticulous attention to detail in a lab and production-support environment.Strong understanding of FDA MoCRA, 21 CFR 700–740, and ISO 22716 cosmetic GMPs.Experience developing analytical methods and writing technical documentation.Proficient with computer applications and AI-driven tools to support data analysis, documentation, and workflow optimization.Other Requirements
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as in a team.Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and training.Comfortable working on the production floor and in the lab daily (lifting up to 40 lbs, wearing full PPE including hairnet, beard cover if applicable).Collaborative spirit, working closely with cross-functional teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr