Regulatory Affairs Associate - Cosmetics

SGS•Fairfield, NJ

18d

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs Associate provides technical support and product testing in the United States to support sales and operations growth. The role focuses primarily on laboratory testing and regulatory compliance for cosmetics, personal care, and household products. It also supports technical work with clients, sales teams, account managers, and retailer programs, and helps ensure products and documentation meet applicable US and Canadian requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as chemistry or microbiology.
Knowledge of or experience with regulations relating to cosmetics, personal care, and/or household products.
2–5 years of relevant experience.
Experience screening formulas and reviewing product labels for regulatory compliance.
Regulatory knowledge or experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with cosmetics, personal care, or household care testing services, such as microbiological or chemical testing.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to sales teams and account managers, including during client interactions.
Support tenders and projects from a technical perspective.
Lead and support retailer programs for products within the business unit.
Track open and incoming orders for the local C&H laboratory.
Prepare or support the preparation of test plans, test protocols, and SOPs according to regulatory or client requirements.
Prepare desktop-review reports, including ingredient and product-label reviews under applicable US and Canadian laws and regulations.
Train, support, and eventually lead the execution of sensory and consumer panel testing plans.
Stay current on applicable and upcoming federal and state laws, hazardous materials regulations, and other US and Canadian laws and regulations related to cosmetics, personal care, and household products.
Create, review, and send test reports as required.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee wellness programs.
Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
Employee referral program.
Annual bonus target.
Online training courses and virtual and classroom development experiences.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, company holidays, floating holidays, and volunteer time.