Are you a detail-oriented scientist looking to bridge the gap between complex chemistry and global market access? Our client is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate I to join their dynamic R&D Laboratory team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the product lifecycle, ensuring that innovative cosmetic formulations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance for the US and Canadian markets. Operating at the heart of our client's R&D environment, you will work cross-functionally to transform scientific formulas into market-ready products, gaining deep exposure to international chemical regulations and compliance strategy.
location: Clark, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $34.00 - 36.76 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Formula Compliance: Conduct technical reviews of cosmetic formulations to ensure all ingredients and concentrations comply with US and Canadian local regulations.
- Artwork & Labeling Review: Audit packaging artwork and ingredient listings (INCI) to ensure accuracy and compliance with regional labeling requirements.
- Product Notifications: Manage and execute the notification process for new products in the US and Canada to ensure seamless market entry.
- Chemical Regulatory Oversight: Provide specialized oversight for Canadian chemical regulations, ensuring all raw materials and finished goods meet environmental and safety standards.
- Documentation & Registration: Prepare, organize, and submit essential registration dossiers and technical documents as required by regulatory bodies.
- Performance Tracking: Maintain and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to registration timelines and notification status to ensure project milestones are met.
qualifications:
Required:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Experience: 0-3 years of professional experience; our client is open to training high-potential entry-level candidates with a strong scientific foundation.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly master new regulatory databases and software.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to coordinate multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, and a drive to master complex new subjects rapidly.
- Technical Background: A strong working knowledge of Chemistry is highly advantageous for reviewing complex ingredient decks.
- Industry Knowledge: Prior internship or professional experience within the Cosmetic or Personal Care industry.
- Regulatory Familiarity: Basic understanding of FDA (US) or Health Canada cosmetic regulations.
skills: Chemistry
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
