Quality Specialist, Cosmetic Compliance

Pharmalliance Consulting Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pharmalliance Consulting Ltd. is seeking a part‑time Quality Specialist for remote work based in Ireland. You will review ingredient lists and labels against EU cosmetics regulation (EC No 1223/2009) and support the development of compliant product portfolios.

The role involves drafting documents, maintaining QMS records, and collaborating with senior consultants. The ideal candidate has a science degree, strong regulatory interest, excellent English, and experience with Excel/SharePoint.

Qualifications

• Degree in a science discipline (chemistry, cosmetic science, pharmaceutical science or biology)
• Strong attention to detail when checking ingredient lists, labels and data
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Interest in EU cosmetics regulation
• Clear written and spoken English
• Ability to meet deadlines in a part‑time schedule
• Awareness of cosmetic GMP ISO 22716
• Familiarity with INCI naming
• Placement, internship or project experience in cosmetics/regulatory setting
• Experience with SharePoint or document control systems

Responsibilities

• Support clients to build and maintain compliant product portfolios
• Review product ingredients and formulations against EU cosmetics requirements (Reg 1223/2009)
• Support clients in building validated Cosmetic QMS
• Check product labels and documents for accuracy across the portfolio
• Organise compliance records and track statuses and gaps
• Draft, format and control documents in Cosmetic QMS systems
• Track client actions and deadlines and maintain records
• Support client reports, presentations and training materials

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Time management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Science degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Pharmalliance Consulting Ltd | Part time

Pharmalliance offers expert support to pharmaceutical companies to maintain and increase quality compliance levels.

We specialize in cGMP Compliance, Remediation and Contamination Control and have a suite of services to help you stay compliant no matter what your stage of development.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Position: Quality Specialist, Cosmetic Compliance

Duration: Part-time

Location: Remote (based in Ireland)

Position Overview:

Pharmalliance Consulting, a Dublin-based cGMP compliance, training and regulatory consultancy, is looking for a graduate-level Quality Specialist to join us part-time (10–20 hours per week, fully remote, immediate start). You’ll work alongside our senior consultants to help existing cosmetics clients build compliant product portfolios. That means reviewing ingredient and formulation information against EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and screening for fragrance allergens under Regulation 2023/1545. You’ll also check labels, track compliance status in Excel, and draft and control documents in client QMS systems.

We’re looking for someone with a science degree, such as chemistry, cosmetic science, pharmaceutical science or biology. You should have a genuine interest in EU cosmetics regulation and a sharp eye for detail when checking ingredient lists, labels and data. Awareness of EC1223/2009 and ISO 22716would be a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support existing clients to build and maintain compliant product portfolios
• Review product ingredient and formulation information against EU cosmetics requirements, including Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
• Support clients build validated Cosmetic Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Check product labels and supporting documents for accuracy and consistency across the portfolio
• Organise product compliance records, showing the status and gaps for each product
• Draft, format and control documents in Cosmetic QMS systems
• Track client actions and deadlines, and keep records up to date
• Support client reports, presentations and training materials
  

Requirements

• Degree in a science discipline (for example chemistry, cosmetic science, pharmaceutical science or biology)
• Strong attention to detail, especially when checking ingredient lists, labels and data
• Good Microsoft skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Interest in EU cosmetics regulation
• Clear written and spoken English
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage your own time in a part-time schedule
• Awareness of cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice (ISO 22716)
• Familiarity with INCI ingredient naming
• Placement, internship or project experience in a cosmetics, quality or regulatory setting
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint or document control systems
  
• Hours: 10–20 hours per week, part-time
• Location: Fully remote
• Pay: Salary or hourly rate to be confirmed