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Quality Control Manager

Quality Control

Cerritos , California, US

+ Added - 13/01/2026

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Pay Rate Low: 45 | Pay Rate High: 55

Quality Control Manager

**Location:** On-site in Cerritos, CA

**Employment Type:** 6-month Contract to hire (40 hours per week)

**Compensation** : $45-$55/hour

**Hours** : M-F 8-5

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Quality Control Manager to establish and maintain robust quality frameworks for cosmetic and over-the-counter skincare products. This facility-based position plays a central role in upholding regulatory compliance, ensuring inspection preparedness, and facilitating regulatory filings for OTC formulations including sun protection products.

Core Responsibilities

+ Direct the quality assurance function ensuring adherence to federal regulations and organizational quality benchmarks.

+ Design, implement, and maintain quality management systems aligned with current regulatory frameworks.

+ Orchestrate preparation for and execution of regulatory inspections, serving as primary liaison with federal investigators.

+ Maintain state of readiness for unannounced regulatory visits.

+ Provide quality guidance for new drug application processes related to OTC products, with emphasis on topical sun protection formulations.

+ Collaborate on regulatory submission documentation ensuring quality data integrity.

+ Review and authorize batch production records, deviation investigations, corrective and preventive action plans, standard operating procedures, and change control documentation.

Required Experience & Credentials

Education

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.

Professional Background

+ Proven experience as a **QC Manager or Quality Manager** within a **cosmetic or OTC product company.**

+ Direct experience participating in and leading **FDA audits.**

+ Strong working knowledge of **21 CFR regulations.**

+ Hands-on experience with **MOCRA compliance.**

+ Experience supporting **NDA submissions** for OTC products, particularly sunscreens.

_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.