Senior Chemist and QMS Lead

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Permanent

What you'll be doing:

As the Senior Chemist and Quality Management Systems Lead, you’ll take charge of Avon’s QA Analytical Laboratory operations, ensuring that all testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. You’ll lead a team of chemists, manage lab resources, and oversee documentation and certification processes for our Integrated Management System (IMS). Your role will be pivotal in supporting manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with ISO, RSPO, cGMP, and Philippine Chemistry Law requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervising critical chemical, physical, and instrumental analyses across various product stages.
• Managing laboratory operations, including training, resource planning, and external testing coordination.
• Leading Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and certification efforts.
• Supporting technical investigations and risk assessments for non-conforming products.
• Overseeing product disposition and supplier audits.
• Conducting cross-functional training to enhance product quality.
• Ensuring adherence to GMP, EHS, and security policies.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
• PRC Licensed Chemist
• Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain manufacturing or laboratory analysis
• Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, LIMS, and cosmetic formulations
• Proven experience in ISO audits (QMS, EMS, EHS, cGMP) and RSPO standards
• Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional projects
• IRCA Lead Auditor certification is a plus
• Superior color matching and fragrance evaluation skills (must not be color blind)

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

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