QA Analyst - JHB at L'Oréal

A Day in the Life

Ready to contribute to the quality excellence of a global beauty leader? As a Quality Analyst at our Midrand Manufacturing facility, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Raw Material Evaluation: Assess the quality of incoming and on-site raw materials according to specifications.
• In-Process Bulk Analysis: Evaluate the quality of in-process bulks, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Finished Product Testing: Conduct quality checks on finished products to meet stringent specifications.
• Timely Release: Test and release materials efficiently to meet production needs and planning schedules.
• Quality Assurance: Adhere to quality policies and non-conformance procedures, keeping validations up-to-date.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understand and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and relevant regulations.
• Documentation: Ensure all documentation and results are traceable.
• Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized lab environment using 5S principles.
• Hygiene Validations: Assist with hygiene-related validations and projects.
• Special Projects: Contribute to laboratory-specific projects as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Microbiological Testing: Conduct microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process bulks, and finished products.

 Your Future Team

• Join a dedicated team of quality professionals committed to upholding the highest standards in the beauty industry. We foster a collaborative environment where expertise is shared and continuous improvement is encouraged.

 Who You Are

Are you a meticulous and results-oriented individual with a passion for quality assurance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting where precision and efficiency are paramount? If so, we want you on our team! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues with materials, instruments, or reagents and follow non-conformance procedures.
• Planning & Organization: Ability to plan daily and monthly testing schedules efficiently, prioritizing production needs.
• Decision Making: Confidence to make critical decisions regarding the release or rejection of materials based on analysis results.
• Personal Competencies: Detail-oriented, methodical, able to handle pressure, results-driven, strong numerical skills, team player, optimistic, self-motivated, computer literate, excellent interpersonal skills, and adaptable.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years of working experience.
• Experience in an industrial production environment (FMCG preferred).
• BSc or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
• Competency in microbiological testing methods is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office is advantageous.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation is advantageous.
• Packaging knowledge or experience is advantageous.