Quality Assurance Associate

Category:

Life Science

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Reference:

BH-385316

Yoh is hiring a Quality Assurance Associate
for our Los Angeles, CA client. Our client is cosmetic manufacturer that specializes in personal care products is seeking a highly motivated individual who is looking to learn and grow in the industry.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Direct Hire
Shift: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and prepare documentation related to a specific formula including preparing IL, SDS, QQ, and coordination of testing (upon customer's needs).
• Verify product compliancy with US regulations.
• Prepare documents required for export registration upon customer's request.
• Manage regulatory compliance related to EU PIF/dossiers.
• Collect data from vendors on raw materials to support the customer product claims.
• Maintain regulatory files for each ingredient (TDS, SDS, Cof A, ingredient breakdown, Impurities profile etc.).
• Maintain R&D administrative support role, ingredient compliancy with different countries including authorized levels of ingredients in formulas, risk associated with the project.
• Prepare certificates of Free Sale and BSE.
• Provide knowledge of current and future regulations about raw materials, packaging, labeling claims, and other related areas of compliance.
• Develop and maintain regulatory standards and protocol to ensure compliance with various international regulations.
• Verify product compliancy for different countries or areas (when needed): Canada, US, EU, ASEAN countries, UAE.
• Establish interaction with regulatory entities (ICMAD etc.).
• Identify and maintain updated records of complaint raw materials specifications, ability to source and collaborate with RM suppliers to ensure GMP/ISO regulations and standards
• Keep updated on latest regulations with OSHA, CARB, etc., and trigger formula changes accordingly.
• Be involved in audit and any new accreditations such as NSF, USDA etc.
• Work on validation procedures.
• Oversee personal care regulatory matters including safety, quality, ingredients, labeling, advertising, source of materials.
• Support ISO and CGMP quality systems in coordination with global network of corporate regulatory and quality management.
• Perform other related duties assigned by supervisor.

• BA/BS in Science; preferably Chemistry, Biochemistry or Microbiology
• 2-3 years of regulated documentation experience
• Experience in cosmetic or contract manufacturing is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook required
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• High level of observation, must be able to learn quickly with an ability to be self-sufficient, motivated and to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be able to multi-task and handle many on-going projects at a time