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