QC Chemist II
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Quality
Status: Full-time
Schedule: 8-hour shift, Tuesday to Saturday, 2 pm – 11 pm (with 1 hr. lunch, Overtime expected including some weekends/Holidays
Last Revised: July 2026
ABOUT US: We are a rapidly growing company named Fast Company’s #2 Most Innovative Beauty Company for 2023. Our mission is to enhance lives through healthy skin, partnering with beauty brands to develop and manufacture products that promote skin health for all. We believe the future of sun care is the future of beauty™.
ABOUT THE POSITION: (why does job exist)
Full-time, hourly position that performs day-to-day quality control tasks, including but not limited to, materials inspection and testing, quality data review/management, issuance and review of batch files/labels, reserve/stability samples upkeep, and communication of quality data. The position requires the use of basic, to advanced, quality tools and instruments in a laboratory setting including but not limited to: ICP-OES (2+ years' experience preferred), HPLC (3+ years’ experience).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tests products for physical and chemical properties at various stages of production processes. Inspect production lines and materials, according to quality criteria.
- Ensures 24-hour turnaround time (TAT) in Lotions & Dispersions testing and release, ensures a 48-hour TAT in powders testing and release
- Actively participates in customer complaint investigations, 5 why exercises, deviations, corrective actions, preventative actions, out of specification results and non-conformities (NCRs).**
- Must be able to perform lab testing related to API (dry and Wet), lotions and dispersions. **
- Coordinates lab equipment repairs, external calibrations.**
- Compiles and evaluates data generated to determine quality status of in-process, finished goods, and other special tests, as assigned.
- Communicates test results, observations and critical findings to immediate supervisor and other applicable team members. Participates in company team meetings.
- Issues production batch records and labels on a daily basis. Work with production to verify equipment cleanliness.
- Reviews production batch records for accuracy and completeness.
- Supports sampling and preparation of product stability and microbial testing.
- Keeps equipment and laboratory clean, follows assigned safety guidelines and always adheres to assigned company procedures and policies.
- Follows cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices), in accordance with provided training. Record and file paperwork and samples according to cGMP requirements.
- Uses simple statistical tools to assist production in process evaluation/troubleshooting.
- Must be well-versed in the pharmaceutical/ cGMP industry.
- Must be able to understand and set up new methodology on ICP-OES & HPLC**
- Must be able to understand the inorganic and organic aspect of chemistry
- Must be a to understand the analytical output of the following laboratory instruments: UV/Vis, FTIR, GC, HPLC**
- Must be able to scan and file documentation, provide support in sample retains and organization of the sample retain system.
- Manage Lab waste accumulation and disposal activities**
- Maintain Lab supplies (purchasing) and 5S program.**
- Maintain safe operation of Chem Lab and SDS act as Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO).** (**specific Chem II position task)
Key Character Traits:
- Desirous of being an engaged, congenial, and collaborative team member to help achieve mutual success within the department and company.
- High sense of urgency toward meeting or exceeding the expectations of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Thrives within a dynamic environment and easily adapts to changing situations, requirements, and priorities.
- Seeks out opportunities to contribute to the broader organization through collaboratively identifying and solving unmet needs.
- Engages well with people of diverse backgrounds, training, and experience.
- Position is located at Romeoville site but requires periodic travel to Bolingbrook site (within 2 mile radius- travel reimbursement is provided)
Knowledge and Skills:
- 2+ years of experience in chemical/pharmaceutical industry laboratory.
- 2+ years of experience with ICP-OES is a plus
- Must be able to learn and execute tasks under company specific software, such as Salesforce, Rootstock ERP, QuickBase, Dot Compliance, Minitab etc.
- Good command of the English language, oral and written.
- Well organized and detail-oriented.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable working with lab scale chemicals (acid based, etc.), as a part of test procedures.
- Proficient in using computers. Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or technical field at minimum.
- Master’s degree in chemistry, or technical field is preferred.
- cGMP: 2+ years (Preferred)
- ICP-OES 2+ years (Preferred)
- HPLC 3+ years (Preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position in a manufacturing setting:
- Primarily standing work performed in a lab/ manufacturing environment, including extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequent walking and standing required when visiting production areas, attending meetings on the production floor, or engaging with plant personnel.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments, which may include noise, dust, temperature variations, and the need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to lift and carry materials such as files, laptops, or samples weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Visual and auditory acuity are necessary for reading reports, viewing computer screens, and communicating effectively in person and via digital platforms.
- Manual dexterity for keyboarding, writing, and handling office tools and technology.
- Occasional travel between manufacturing sites or to attend off-site meetings, trainings, or conferences.
- Must be able to work overtime. Possible holidays and weekends on a rotating schedule.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER
Solésence Beauty Science is an Equal Employment Opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, employers must verify both the identity and employment authorization of every employee. Therefore, employees and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. While our current hiring plans do not include sponsorship, we remain open to evaluating individual circumstances based on company needs and future opportunities.
Base pay rate for this position is: $29-34/ hour
