QC Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

QC Chemist Position Summary

The QC Chemist is responsible for sampling, testing, documenting, and releasing incoming raw materials used in cosmetic and personal care manufacturing. This role ensures materials meet quality, regulatory, and specification requirements prior to production.

• Sample, inspect, and test incoming raw materials and packaging components.
• Perform analytical and physical testing, including pH, viscosity, specific gravity, appearance, odor, color, moisture, and FTIR analysis.
• Evaluate results and determine material disposition (release, reject, or quarantine).
• Conduct wet chemistry testing and operate laboratory equipment, including pH meters, titrators, balances, and spectrophotometers.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation in compliance with cGMP, GLP, SOPs, and data integrity requirements.
• Perform instrument calibration, verification, and routine maintenance.
• Assist with OOS investigations, corrective actions, and vendor qualification activities.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure the lab remains organized and audit-ready.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related scientific field preferred.
• Associate degree with relevant laboratory experience may be considered.

Experience

• 1-2 years of Quality Control laboratory experience preferred.
• Cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience with raw material testing and release activities preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chatsworth, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chatsworth,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.