Quality Control Officer at Recare

A Fulfilling Career in Quality Control: Join Recare as a Quality Control Officer

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for upholding the highest standards of product excellence? Recare, a pioneering force in plant-based chemistry since 1997, invites highly qualified and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Quality Control Officer. At Recare, we are committed to helping Africans live beautifully by providing innovative solutions in hair care, skincare, cosmetics, and personal care through beloved brands like Natures Gentle Touch, Nonstop, and Hairsavvy.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to play a crucial role in maintaining and elevating the quality of our diverse product portfolio, ensuring every item that reaches our customers embodies our promise of quality and efficacy.

Key Responsibilities: Driving Excellence from Raw Material to Finished Product

As a Quality Control Officer at Recare, your expertise will be integral across our entire production lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring Impeccable Raw Material & Packaging Quality

  • Test and approve all incoming raw materials, fragrances, bottles, caps, and labels against stringent specifications.
  • Reject non-conforming batches and collaborate effectively with procurement and suppliers to implement corrective actions.

• Vigilant In-Process Quality Checks

  • Monitor production lines meticulously for mixing, filling, capping, and labeling processes, ensuring strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Conduct essential checks on critical parameters such as pH, viscosity, color, odor, weight, and fill volume at pre-defined intervals to guarantee consistency and quality during production.

• Rigorous Finished Product Testing

  • Sample and thoroughly test finished goods in the laboratory before granting batch release.
  • Maintain comprehensive batch records, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and ensure all NAFDAC traceability requirements are meticulously met.

• Diligent Documentation & Compliance

  • Update QC logs, deviation reports, and non-conformance records daily with precision and accuracy.
  • Support NAFDAC inspections, internal and external audits, and assist with product registration documentation as required.

• Championing Hygiene & GMP Enforcement

  • Enforce Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), hygiene, and safety standards rigorously on the factory floor.
  • Train production staff on quality awareness and basic defect identification to foster a culture of quality throughout the organization.

• Driving Continuous Improvement

  • Investigate customer complaints/returns related to product quality and recommend effective corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Production teams to actively reduce waste, rework, and batch failures, contributing to operational efficiency and product excellence.

Who We Are Looking For: Requirements

We are seeking a proactive and skilled individual who meets the following criteria:

• Educational Background

  • A BSc or HND in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related science field.

• Professional Experience

  • 3-5 years of dedicated QC experience within the FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or food/beverage industries. Experience specifically with beauty or hair products is a significant advantage.

• Essential Knowledge

  • Hands-on proficiency with laboratory equipment, including pH meters, viscometers, scales, and moisture analyzers.
  • Thorough knowledge of NAFDAC Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines is a mandatory requirement.

• Core Skills & Attributes

  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills for documentation.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Demonstrated integrity and the unwavering ability to say “no” to substandard batches, upholding our quality commitment.

• Location

  • Must be currently based in Lagos.

Why Join Recare?

Joining Recare means becoming part of a legacy of innovation and commitment to beauty and well-being. You will contribute to a company that values scientific rigor, quality, and the positive impact our products have on millions of lives. We offer a challenging yet rewarding environment where your contributions are recognized and your professional growth is supported.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@recarecos.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.