Quality Assurance Technician (Cosmetics Manufacturing)

Pay Rate Low: 21 | Pay Rate High: 24Position Overview We are seeking a detail-driven Quality Assurance Technician to support daily manufacturing operations within a regulated personal care products environment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that production and packaging activities meet internal quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements. Hours: M-F 5:00am-1:30pm or 6am-2:30pm | Type: 6-month contract to hire | Location: Onsite in Livermore, CA Key Responsibilities Provide real-time quality oversight on manufacturing and packaging lines. Verify that production activities follow approved formulations, procedures, and GMP standards. Perform in-process inspections, including start-up checks, first article verification, and routine sampling of bulk and finished goods. Conduct line clearance to ensure equipment and work areas are free from previous materials and documentation. Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances; take appropriate action when quality standards are not met. Review and approve packaging components, including labels, for accuracy and compliance. Inspect finished products and verify outgoing shipments for correctness and completeness. Complete and maintain inspection records, batch documentation, and deviation reports. Perform re-inspections on reworked or corrected materials to confirm compliance. Collect, label, and manage retain samples and stability/testing samples. Monitor environmental and process parameters (e.g., temperature, cleanliness) and ensure proper documentation. Communicate quality issues and trends to supervisors and cross-functional teams. Support internal audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and other quality-related activities. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or certifications in quality, science, or manufacturing preferred. 2+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, or similar). Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standardized processes and documentation requirements. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and professionalism. This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! #INDBH #LI-DNI

Created: 2026-04-02