Quality Control Analyst

Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: Sterling Perfumes
Industry: Perfume & Cosmetics Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Sterling Perfumes is one of the leading perfume and cosmetics manufacturing companies in Dubai, specializing in fragrance development, production, and quality assurance.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Quality Control Analyst to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for testing and inspecting raw materials, fragrance compounds, finished perfumes, and cosmetic products to ensure they meet established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control testing of raw materials, fragrance oils, aroma chemicals, finished perfumes, and cosmetic products.
• Perform physical and chemical analyses, including pH, viscosity, density, refractive index, specific gravity, and other relevant tests, as applicable.
• Conduct GC and GC-MS analysis for fragrance ingredient identification, raw material authentication, and quality evaluation, where required.
• Perform olfactory evaluation of fragrance samples to assess scent profile, consistency, and product quality.
• Inspect incoming raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products against approved specifications.
• Prepare and maintain quality control reports, test results, certificates of analysis (COAs), and laboratory records.
• Identify quality deviations, investigate non-conformities, and support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure batch quality checks are completed before product release.
• Monitor product stability, fragrance consistency, and potential changes in product characteristics.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, testing procedures, and laboratory cleanliness.
• Coordinate with Production, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, and Warehouse teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field.
• 2–5 years of experience in quality control or laboratory analysis, preferably in the perfume, fragrance, cosmetics, or FMCG manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of chemical and physical testing methods used for fragrances and cosmetic products.
• Experience with laboratory instruments and analytical techniques; GC-MS experience is an advantage or may be required depending on the role.
• Understanding of quality control procedures, product specifications, documentation, and non-conformance management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other basic reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in fragrance quality evaluation and olfactory assessment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management principles and relevant cosmetic product standards.
• Knowledge of raw material testing, finished product release, and stability testing.
• Experience with GC-MS instrumentation, chromatogram interpretation, and laboratory troubleshooting.

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person