Job DescriptionJob DescriptionKelly® Science & Clinical is seeking multiple QC Cosmetic Chemists for full-time, direct hire positions at a premier manufacturing client in
Chicago Heights, IL area. If you’re passionate about ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance in the world of cosmetics and personal care and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000 and based off experience
Overview
This client is an industry-leading manufacturer of premium personal care and OTC products, known for innovation and commitment to consumer safety. In this role, you’ll join an experienced team in the Quality Control Department to ensure the quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of cosmetics and OTC products throughout the manufacturing process. This role will give you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation, collaborate with professionals in Quality, R&D, Regulatory, and Manufacturing, and contribute directly to product quality and operational excellence.
Schedule:
Full-Time | Multiple Shifts available – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts – no shift differential and all shifts are salaried – shifts include 5AM-3PMEST, Mon-Thurs; 3PM-1AM, Mon-Thurs; 6AM-6PM, Fri-Sun
Day to Day Job ResponsibilitiesConduct testing at multiple production stages — including in-process, bulk, and finished goods — across hair care, skin care, and OTC productsReview, interpret and validate analytical data Develop and apply batch correction calculations to bring products into specificationOperate and maintain a range of laboratory instruments, including but not limited to:pH meters & conductivity metersViscometers & centrifugesTotal solids equipmentHPLC & FTIR systemsServe as a real-time quality resource on the production floor, communicating findings promptly to manufacturing staffLead or assist in out-of-specification investigations and drive corrective measures forwardKeep thorough, audit-ready records in alignment with GMP, SOP, and regulatory documentation standardsPartner cross-functionally with Production, R&D, and Regulatory Affairs on quality initiatives, product troubleshooting, and process improvementsContribute analytical support to new product launches and scale-up activitiesRequired:Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science field1–3 years of hands-on QC experience within personal care, cosmetics, OTC pharmaceuticals, or a comparable regulated manufacturing setting – must have beauty industry experience for the QC role; will consider for a lower level analytical chemist if no beauty industry experience.Solid grasp of laboratory methodologies and manufacturing quality frameworksProven ability to perform batch calculations and make data-driven adjustment recommendationsComfortable working autonomously with minimal day-to-day oversightStrong documentation habits, organizational discipline, and analytical problem-solving abilitiesClear and effective communication — both written and verbalPreferred:Prior experience operating within a GMP-regulated environmentExposure to FDA requirements governing OTC drug productsPractical experience with HPLC and/or FTIR instrumentation and methodsFamiliarity with personal care, cosmetic, or topical drug formulation scienceBackground in conducting formal quality investigations and implementing resolutionsFor more information or to be considered, send resumes to Tierra.Barbour@kellyscientific.com or call 804-991-0745
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