Chemical QA Associate – Beauty
Job Description:
• Coordinate product testing, documentation review, and claim validation.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and relevant cosmetics regulations (e.g., FDA MoCRA, Health Canada).
• Partner with sourcing and QA teams to evaluate suppliers and maintain quality standards.
• Oversee supplier documentation, audits, and continuous improvement actions.
• Maintain technical files, labeling accuracy, and compliance documentation.
• Support regulatory submissions and prepare quality summaries for new launches.
• Analyze customer feedback and product trends to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work with internal teams and third-party labs to align on quality, testing, and sustainability goals.
• Support clean beauty and product safety initiatives across categories.
Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience in cosmetics or personal care QA/QC
• Experience in a multi-brand or retailer-led QA organization.
• Familiarity with QA testing workflows.
• Knowledge of packaging materials compatibility and sustainability testing.
• Certification or coursework in Cosmetic Product Safety Assessment or GMP (ISO 22716)
• Strong understanding of cosmetic formulation, labeling, and regulatory standards.
• Familiar with FDA MoCRA, Health Canada and Prop 65.
• Experience reviewing RSLs, MSDS, CPSR, COA, and microbiological testing reports.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams across partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable interacting with partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and compliance databases.
Benefits:
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• voluntary welfare plans
• bonus plan eligibility
• 401(k) match
• vacation time
• sick time
• paid leave
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