Microbiologist

Beauty Quest Group is a leading integrated manufacturer and marketer of hair care products from branded and private label hair care, color, and styling products to professional salons and specialty retailers.

BQG sells a wide range of hair care products under its own brands, Aquage, RUSK, and One ‘n Only, as well as Private Label brands for leading retailers. BQG also provides contract manufacturing services to other leading marketers of hair care and other topical products.

Our amazing team here at Beauty Quest Group is the driving force and foundation of the company. Our thriving culture is based on Creativity, Innovation, Education, and Teamwork.

NO STAFFING OR RECRUITING AGENCY SOLICITATIONS

Your Role:

As a subject matter expert, the microbiologist will oversee controls of all microbiology laboratory procedures and assist with designing the overall hygiene practices of the production environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must demonstrate full function and knowledge of micro lab tech I, II, & III.
• Perform preservative efficacy testing and reporting.
• Responsible for all microbial out of spec investigations and resulting corrective actions with assistance from micro tech III.
• Assist with continuous improvements of microbial test methods.
• Responsible for validating microbial test methods.
• Responsible for designing test method performance qualifications for micro lab personnel.
• Assist the sanitation department with designing appropriate hygiene controls of the production environment.
• Perform additional duties as directed or assigned by management.

SKILLS, ABILITIES and EDUCATION:

• Must poses skills, abilities, and education as defined in micro lab tech I,II,&III.
• Advanced degree in Microbiology or other natural sciences strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a microbiology laboratory or functional equivalent.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.

Special Consideration:

• Knowledge of cosmetic and OTC drug production regulations such as PCPC, FD&C, ISO, FCC, cGMP, USP are strongly preferred.