Specialist, Quality Control

Job Responsibilities

QC Inspection & Testing and Product Performance Analysis

• Oversee and provide guidance to QC Inspection Team to ensure implementation of all inspection-related activities according to standards, including proper disposition and handling of non-conforming material/product.
  - Pre-inspection of designated goods (at warehouse).
  - Sampling and QC inspection of incoming materials (pre-shipment samples, raw materials, bulk, semi-finished and finished products, packaging materials) and out-going products.
  - In-process inspection to ensure that quality, hygiene, and safety standards are met.
• Approve batch release of materials and finished products.
• Identify and investigate OOS (out-of-specification) or NC (non-conformance) cases, analyse the root causes, and monitor closely the resolution and correction status.
• Investigate product feedbacks, analyse quality-related problems, and recommend problem resolution.
• Perform testing on samples of new raw materials, products, packaging etc., or arrange for lab testing (including stability study as required).
• Perform QC inspection and product-related performance data measurement and analysis.

QC Documentation Management

• Work with relevant parties to establish specifications and quality attributes of raw material, packaging and product, confirm appropriate test method for each QC parameter, and document evidence.
• Contribute for establishing and improving relevant QC SOP and inspection/testing-related work instructions (in compliance with GMP and ISO requirements).
• Ensure proper QC documentation including Master Specifications, QC Records (including electronic logs), QC Test Reports, Lab Test Reports, Non-Conformance Reports, COA etc.
• Establish and maintain product stability testing guideline.
• Support and assist Quality Assurance on External Provider Quality Management.

QC Laboratory & Sample Retention Management

• Ensure routine QC laboratory 5S maintenace
• Ensure cleaning and environmental monitoring programmes for the site are done accordingly.
• Manage retention room for retention, reference and post-inspection samples, and sample retention system.

Requirements

• Degree in Science or Engineering (preferably in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nutrition or relevant field)
• Preferably 3 years of working experience in the quality control of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplement, food, or skincare/medical device. Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply too.
• Experience in a GMP environment or with knowledge of GMP.
• Knowledge of relevant product standards, quality control and test methods.
• Stringent compliance to procedures, guidelines, standards, and regulations.
• Self-starter, good at working well independently with initiatives.
• Meticulous & detail oriented.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills (scheduling, prioritising) to meet deadlines.