Regulatory Specialist (Cosmetics)

Atrium Staffing; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(K) plan

Job summary

Atrium Staffing is seeking a Regulatory Specialist (Cosmetics) to support regulatory compliance for personal care products. You will perform raw material coding, manage ingredient documentation, and coordinate product registrations for U.S. and international markets.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint in a fast-paced environment. A Chemistry-related Bachelor's degree is required, with cosmetics regulatory experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline is required.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience in regulatory work within cosmetics or personal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material coding.
• Evaluate formulas, ingredient lists, labels, and marketing claims for regulatory alignment.
• Maintain organized regulatory files to support audits and labeling reviews.
• Oversee raw material coding by reviewing supplier regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and update regulatory records for U.S. and international product launches.
• Manage product registrations and reporting (MoCRA and state filings).
• Coordinate product safety and stability testing with Formulation teams and labs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and respond to regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a growing organization within the personal care and cosmetics industry focused on developing safe, compliant, and high-quality products for domestic and international markets. They are currently looking to add a Regulatory Specialist (Cosmetics) to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$80k

Position Overview:

The Regulatory Specialist (Cosmetics) will support regulatory compliance efforts for personal care and cosmetic products by performing raw material coding, managing ingredient documentation, product registrations, testing coordination, and labeling reviews.

Responsibilities of the Regulatory Specialist (Cosmetics):

• Perform raw material coding.
• Evaluate product formulas, ingredient lists, labels, and marketing claims to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Maintain organized and accurate regulatory files to support audits, inspections, and labeling reviews.
• Oversee raw material coding by collecting, reviewing, and maintaining supplier regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and update regulatory records to support product launches in the U.S. and international markets.
• Manage product registrations and required reporting, including MoCRA and California-specific filings (CFFIRKA).
• Coordinate product safety and stability testing, including working with Formulation teams, external labs, protocols, quotations, sample shipments, and final documentation.
• Support the development and upkeep of product Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Respond to internal and external regulatory inquiries with clear, accurate product and ingredient information.
• Perform additional regulatory-related tasks as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Regulatory Specialist (Cosmetics):

• Strong attention to detail with a high emphasis on accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently while proactively asking questions when needed.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Regulatory Specialist (Cosmetics):

• Hands-on experience with raw material coding in the cosmetics or personal care industry is highly preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package including medical and dental coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(K) plan and additional benefits.