The role in one line:<\/b> You are the independent verification layer between our manufacturer and our customer. You make sure every batch that leaves the manufacturer is what we said it would be \u2014 and you have the technical language to hold them accountable when it isn't.
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Context:<\/b> We manufacture through a third\-party contract manufacturer. Currently there is no verification step between batch delivery and dispatch. We need someone who can build that layer from scratch and own it \u2014 with minimal equipment, maximum rigour.
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What you'll own:<\/b>
<\/p>- Batch acceptance testing \u2014 every batch that arrives gets checked before it is approved for dispatch. pH, viscosity, colour, odour, texture \u2014 compared against a reference standard you build and maintain
<\/li> - Reference standards \u2014 create and maintain a physical and documented reference for each product so every new batch has something to compare against
<\/li> - Manufacturer documentation \u2014 demand and review Certificate of Analysis, batch records, and raw material certificates with every delivery. No CoA, no batch approval
<\/li> - Rejection protocol \u2014 build and enforce a clear process for what happens when a batch fails \u2014 who gets notified, what the manufacturer must do, how we document it
<\/li> - Manufacturer communication \u2014 be the technical point of contact with our manufacturer. Speak their language. Ask the questions they don't expect a small brand to ask
<\/li> - Batch record system \u2014 maintain a simple log of every batch received \u2014 date, batch number, test results, approval or rejection status
<\/li> - Supplier audit \u2014 periodically evaluate our manufacturer on process consistency, hygiene, and raw material sourcing. Flag risks to the founder
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Requirements<\/h3>
Must have:<\/b>
<\/p>- B.Sc<\/a> or M.Sc<\/a> Chemistry, Pharmacy, or Cosmetic Science
<\/li> - 2+ years in QA for cosmetics, personal care, or pharmaceuticals
<\/li> - Hands\-on experience with basic batch testing \u2014 pH meter, viscometer, sensory evaluation
<\/li> - Knows how to read, evaluate, and challenge a Certificate of Analysis
<\/li> - Has worked directly with a contract manufacturer \u2014 not just in a lab
<\/li><\/ul>Strong plus:<\/b>
<\/p>- Has worked with a Pakistani cosmetic contract manufacturer specifically
<\/li> - Knows the common ways local manufacturers cut corners and how to catch it
<\/li> - Familiar with GMP principles
<\/li> - Has built a batch record or product specification system from scratch
<\/li> - Experience with actives \u2014 niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, zinc oxide, ceramides
<\/li><\/ul>What this role is not:<\/b> This is not an R&D role. We are not formulating new products right now. We need someone whose entire focus is: did this batch meet spec, and if not, why \u2014 and what does the manufacturer need to fix.
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