Regulatory Affairs Associate - Cosmetics

Sgs; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus target

Online training courses

Tuition reimbursement

Paid-time off

Job summary

SGS seeks a Regulatory Affairs Associate for cosmetics, providing technical support to sales and clients. The role focuses on lab testing and regulatory compliance to help grow the business in the US market.

You will stay current with federal/state cosmetics laws and prepare/test reports, contributing to successful tender responses and retailer programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant regulatory experience.
• Experience screening formulas and reviewing product labels for regulatory compliance.
• cosmetics, personal care or household care related testing services desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to sales teams and account managers.
• Support responses to tenders and projects from a technical perspective.
• Lead and support retailer programs for products within the unit.
• Support tracking of open and incoming orders for local C&H laboratory.
• Prepare or support test plans and SOPs per regulatory/client requirements.
• Prepare reports for desktop reviews of ingredients and product labels per US/Canada rules.
• Train and lead sensory and consumer panel testing plans as needed.
• Stay updated on US/Canada laws and regulations for cosmetics and personal care.
• Create/Review/Send test reports as required.
• Assist supervisor with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Lab testing

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, or related field

Job description

Regulatory Affairs Associate - Cosmetics

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 61,500 - USD 75,000 - yearly

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Responsible for technical support and product testing in the US with the objective to support sales and operations in growing the business. Primary focus on laboratory testing and regulatory compliance.

Job Functions

• Provide technical support to sales teams and account managers internally and/or during interactions with clients
• Support responses to tenders and/or projects from a technical perspective
• Lead and support retailer programs for products within the business unit
• Support tracking of open and incoming order for local C&H laboratory
• Prepare or support the preparation of test plans, test protocols and / or SOPs according to regulatory and/or client requirements
• Prepare reports in the area of desktop reviews (ingredient and product label reviews in accordance with applicable US / Canada laws and regulations)
• Train, support and eventually lead the execution of sensory and consumer panel testing plans
• Stay up to date on applicable and upcoming federal and state laws, hazardous materials regulations, and other applicable US / Canada laws and regulations applicable to cosmetics, personal care and household products
• Create/Review/Send test reports as required
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree within a scientific discipline such as chemistry, microbiology, etc. AND (Required)
• For C&H: Knowledge / experience with regulations relating to cosmetics, personal care and/or household products (Required)
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience (Required)
• Experience screening formulas and reviewing product labels for regulatory compliance (Required)
• For C&H: Knowledge / experience in cosmetics, personal care or household care related testing services (microbiological, chemical, etc.) desirable (Preferred)

$61,500 - $75,000 USD

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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