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Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Beauty Quest Group

Beauty Quest Group

Quality Assurance
Rantoul, IL, USA
Posted on Nov 28, 2025

Beauty Quest Group is a leading integrated manufacturer and marketer of hair care products from branded and private label hair care, color, and styling products to professional salons and specialty retailers.

BQG sells a wide range of hair care products under its own brands, Aquage, RUSK, and One ‘n Only, as well as Private Label brands for leading retailers. BQG also provides contract manufacturing services to other leading marketers of hair care and other topical products.

Our amazing team here at Beauty Quest Group is the driving force and foundation of the company. Our thriving culture is based on Creativity, Innovation, Education, and Teamwork.

Beauty Quest Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Your Role:

Analyze samples of raw materials, materials in process batches and finished product, making basics batch adjustments under direction. Releasing materials for production following lab protocol.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Analyze raw materials, materials in process and finished product. Working up product adjustments in lab based upon prior successful history and trail laboratory adjustment.
  • Prepare test solutions and reagents and maintain standardization and supply.
  • Sample raw materials and apply status stickers.
  • Perform raw material testing and testing production batches.
  • Some knowledge of cGMP protocol.
  • Perform HPLC methods testing and GC method testing.
  • Perform additional duties as directed or assigned by QC Lab Supervisor or Quality Manager.

SKILLS, ABILITIES and EDUCATION:

  • College degree preferred, or previous lab experience or on the job experience.
  • Basics knowledge lab practice or chemistry background.
  • Ability to perform procedures accurately and efficiently; work independently and with a team; maintain good working relationship with other staff.
  • Experience with basic computer skills.

SPECIAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Follow all plant safety rules.
  • No sensitivity to chemicals used in the lab or production area.

Why Join Beauty Quest Group?

At Beauty Quest Group, we offer more than just a job — we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, both at work and at home.

What We Offer:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and basic life & AD&D insurance for you and your family.
  • Time Off: Enjoy up to 16 days of PTO annually, plus 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
  • Retirement & Savings: Access to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Additional Perks:
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Identity Protection Services
  • Legal Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program.

COMPENSATION:

The hourly wage for this position is expected to be $24.00

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.