QC Laboratory Officer

Tilley Soaps is a renowned Australian manufacturer with a rich legacy spanning over 150 years, celebrated for crafting high-quality Personal Care, Home Fragrance, and Bath and Body products. Located in Bayswater, Tilley employs over 100 staff, we have an extensive portfolio boasting over 5000 SKUs, including both proprietary and private label brands, we cater to a diverse clientele of over 2000 retailers across the gift, pharmacy, grocery, and FMCG sectors.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a QC Lab Officer to join our Quality Assurance and Compliance team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. Working in a fast-paced, GMP-compliant manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for conducting various tests and analyses, reviewing raw materials, batches and finished products, and ensuring compliance with quality control procedures and regulatory standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory tests: Perform routine and non-routine laboratory tests on raw materials, water, liquid batches, and finished products to ensure quality and safety. And Coordinate External Testing.

• Quantify liquid batch adjustments and colour matching.

• Compliance with quality standards: Ensure that all products meet all quality criteria as per retained sample, batch sheets, or management instructions.  Produce a compliant Certificate of Analysis.

• Document results: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of testing, observations, and any discrepancies in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).  Maintain bulk liquid retention samples, log and storage.

• Monitor and assess production lines: Work closely with the production team to monitor in-process quality checks and ensure they meet required specifications.

• Collaboration with R&D: Collaborate with Research & Development (R&D) teams to meet customer quality requirements and assist in product development.

• Ensure product labelling: Ensure all products are correctly labelled with batch numbers and other essential information.

• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory and production environment, ensuring all equipment and tools are stored and used safely.

• Maintenance notification: Notify the Operations Manager, Technical Manager, or Maintenance Team if any machinery requires maintenance or if there are any equipment issues.

• Issue reporting: Report any accidents, near misses, or OHS issues immediately to the appropriate managers.

• Waste reduction: Ensure minimal rejects are generated by your actions and perform all tasks in a cost-effective manner.

• When required, perform QC online functions

 About the Successful Candidate:

• Scientific tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.

• Efficiency of tasks and report writing competency

• Sound working knowledge of industry related certification requirements, Accident Reporting Process, Factory Rules/Guidelines and the Code of Conduct

• Ability to work in a fast-paced teamwork environment

• Sound verbal and written communication skills

• Quality focus and attention to detail

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Competitive salary package.

• Generous staff discounts on product.

• In-house training provided.

• The chance to work with a respected brand with a rich history and strong market presence.

If you are a proactive and results-driven professional with a passion for Quality Control, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Tilley Soaps and contribute to our ongoing success and innovation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and skill set.