Quality - Regulatory Affairs Associate

ENGLEWOOD LAB; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disabilty

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer M

PTO and Company-Paid Holidays

Year-End Gift

Employee Referral Program

Additional benefits per handbook

Job summary

Englewood Lab is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate in Totowa, NJ, onsite. The role supports the Manager of Regulatory Affairs with inspections, audits, and documentation to ensure compliance across product lines.

Responsibilities include filing Product Master Files, Drug Master Files, and regulatory statements, coordinating global submissions, and maintaining SOPs and QMS per 21 CFR standards. Strong regulatory knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with drug and cosmetic regulatory processes.
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211.
• At least 2 years of industry experience in cosmetics.
• Data analysis skills are a plus.
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support audits and inspections during cGMP, environmental, and regulatory reviews.
• Assist in preparing Product Master Files and Drug Master Files.
• Generate and review regulatory documents (CoCs, CoAs, CoMs, and SDS).
• Prepare raw material regulatory statements (Origin, Heavy Metals, Allergens).
• Review regulatory lists and compliance statements for global submissions.
• Coordinate investigations and regulatory submissions with agencies.
• Maintain SOPs and QMS documentation aligned with 21 CFR Parts 210/211.
• Support GMP training and periodic quality reviews.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Audit support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

2+ years cosmetics regulatory experience

Job description

Regulatory Affairs Associate

Location: Totowa, New Jersey (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Department: Quality / Regulatory
Reports To: Manager of Regulatory Affairs

Position Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Associate will assist the Manager of Regulatory Affairs with inspections and audits, ensuring compliance.

The Regulatory Affairs Associate will also create and maintain essential product and drug documentation and regulatory statements. This position will have contact with all areas of QA/QC personnel, customers, production supervision, warehouse, engineering and operational personnel, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

The Regulatory Affairs Associate is responsible for supporting the company’s business activities through a variety of tasks, including:

• Assist the Manager of Regulatory Affairs during cGMP, environmental, and regulatory audits.
• With the assistance of the Head of R&D or designee, create and collate Product Master Files (dossiers) and Drug Master Files (DMFs).
• Generate and review Product CoCs, CoAs, CoMs, BSE documents, CMR documents, Raw Material Certificates of Analysis, Safety Data Sheets, technical documents, and raw material composition breakdowns, as may be required for local and international submissions.
• Generate Raw Material Regulatory Statements, including Origin Statements, Cruelty-Free Statements, Heavy Metal Statements, Impurity Statements, Food Allergen Statements, Fragrance Allergen Statements, Nitrosamine-Free Statements, PFAS, Benzene, and DEG/EG Statements.
• Review customer “No-No Lists,” Special Store Prohibited Lists, Prop 65 requirements, REACH-compliant statements, certified organic ingredients, global and regional compliance reports and statements, EU/China-compliant statements, and requirements for other global jurisdictions, as applicable.
• Coordinate investigations, including audit findings, correspondence related to regulatory audits, and registration of products and facilities with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs and other regulatory and trade organizational requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO 13485:2003, COSMOS/ECOCERT, and other applicable requirements.
• Be responsible for facility registrations, renewals, and document submissions to regulatory agencies, including drug and cosmetic listings, under the direct supervision of the Head of Quality/Regulatory.
• Assist the Manager of Regulatory Affairs during periodic quality reviews, regulatory updates, and annual GMP training.
• Maintain familiarity with the SOP generation process, specification controls, and Change Control program.
• Maintain familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211.
• Maintain familiarity with changing global regulatory requirements.
• Perform compliance assessments and generate compliance reports for new formulas undergoing development, as needed to support new product launches.
• Generate, review, and maintain reports related to COSMOS Natural, COSMOS Organic, and NOP requirements for ingredients and products.
• Perform any additional duties or assignments as directed by the Manager of Regulatory Affairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related profession.
• Experience with drug and cosmetic regulatory processes is required.
• Familiarity with FDA requirements under 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211 is required.
• At least 2 years of industry or related experience in cosmetics is required.
• Previous regulatory, inspection, auditing, or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Data analysis skills are a plus.
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills.

Work Location & Schedule

• This is an onsite position based at Englewood Lab, Inc., 20 Campus Road, Totowa, New Jersey.
• The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, full-time.
• Additional hours may be required to support audits, regulatory submissions, or deadline-driven initiatives.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment, with regular visits to the manufacturing floor, warehouse, and laboratory areas to support audits, inspections, and documentation.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and operate a computer and other standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds.
• May be exposed to fragrances, cosmetic raw materials, noise, and temperature variations while on the production floor.
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) and cGMP gowning procedures must be followed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation

Pay Range: $58,000–$70,000 per year

The salary range above reflects the anticipated base pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary bonus program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company-Paid Holidays
• Special Paid Leave for Employees’ Personal Events
• Year-End Gift
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook

Equal Opportunity Employer

Englewood Lab, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Englewood Lab, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.