Recare is a leader in the marketing of Personal style products in Africa. With operations in Nigeria and South Africa, we provide key products and solutions to the beauty industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Control Officer

Location: Isolo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Raw Material & Packaging Inspection:

• Test and approve all incoming raw materials, fragrances, bottles, caps, labels per specs
• Reject non-conforming batches and liaise with procurement/suppliers for corrective action

In-Process Quality Checks:

• Monitor production lines for mixing, filling, capping, and labeling to ensure SOP compliance
• Conduct checks on pH, viscosity, color, odor, weight, and fill volume at set intervals

Finished Product Testing:

• Sample and test finished goods in the lab before batch release
• Maintain batch records, COA, and ensure NAFDAC traceability requirements are met

Documentation & Compliance:

• Update QC logs, deviation reports, and non-conformance records daily
• Support NAFDAC inspections, audits, and product registration documentation

Hygiene & GMP Enforcement:

• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practice, hygiene, and safety standards on the factory floor
• Train production staff on quality awareness and basic defect identification

Continuous Improvement:

• Investigate customer complaints/returns related to quality and recommend corrective actions
• Work with R&D and Production to reduce waste, rework, and batch failures

Requirements

• Education: BSc/HND in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related science field
• Experience: 3-5 years QC experience in FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or food/beverage. Beauty/hair product experience is a plus
• Knowledge: Hands-on with lab equipment – pH meter, viscometer, scales, moisture analyzer. Knowledge of NAFDAC GMP guidelines required

Other Requirements:

• Skills: Strong attention to detail, documentation, problem-solving, and communication
• Location: Must be based in Lagos
• Other: Proficient in Excel. Integrity and ability to say “no” to substandard batches.

What we offer
Competitive salary + HMO, performance bonus, and growth path to QC Supervisor/Manager as we scale.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2026.