Quality Control (QC) Specialist - Part Time

About the Role

Keva, a distinguished leader in fragrance innovation with over 100 years of excellence, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Fairfield, NJ. This is an opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking team that will shape the future of fragrances in North America.

Position Summary

The Part Time Quality Control (QC) Specialist is responsible for performing quality control activities to ensure raw materials, in-process batches, and finished fragrance products meet established specifications and quality standards. This is a hands-on, lab-based role supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations. The QC Specialist will also work closely with Operations and R&D to support product quality, consistency, and compliance with internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods in accordance with established procedures.
• Evaluate product quality using analytical, physical, and sensory testing methods (as applicable).
• Document and maintain accurate test results, batch records, and QC logs.
• Review batch documentation to ensure completeness and alignment with specifications.
• Support batch release processes by verifying test results and documentation accuracy.
• Communicate any quality concerns or discrepancies to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist in the investigation of quality deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Support root cause analysis and documentation of corrective actions.
• Escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain product specifications, COAs, and QC-related documentation.
• Support adherence to internal quality standards and procedures.
• Assist with SOP updates and documentation improvements as needed.
• Partner with Operations to support consistent production quality.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, QC, Operations, and Commercial teams to support product lifecycle activities.
• Support supplier qualification activities and ingredient or formulation changes from a regulatory and quality perspective.
• Assist with documentation, SOP maintenance, and training related to regulatory and quality processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support QC and production needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field (required).
• 2–5 years of experience in Quality Control within chemical, fragrance, cosmetic, or related manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with QC testing, specifications, documentation, and batch review processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant-adjacent environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, collaborative role within a growing organization.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary Range: $33-36 per hour
• Paid Time Off starting from day one

Schedule

Part-Time (20-30 hours per week), onsite in Fairfield, NJ.