QA Associate - Beauty and Cosmetics

Title: QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics

Location: New York United States

Job Description:

Client Overview:

Our client is a longstanding beauty company based in NYC with products available in specialty cosmetics and retail stores globally. This company is well known for being a market leader in their category and well-liked by customers. The company is looking for an experienced QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics who is familiar with COAs and Quality documentation to assist with a busy period.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr - $40/hr Based on years of industry experience

Position Overview:

This is a part-time QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics position, and our client is seeking someone who can work 20 hours a week spread out over the week, during daytime hours. The QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics is NOT a night/weekend position. This is well suited for someone with 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities of the QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics:
• Responsible for working autonomously, with some guided support. They will need to efficiently manage their work and their time as they are completely remote on East Coast hours.
• Review and Verification of Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Review batch documentation and approve finished product testing results prior to release.
• Oversee 3rd party testing labs and ensure validated methods are used.
• Ensure testing (stability, microbiology, preservative efficacy ) meets regulatory and brand standards.
• Act as liaison for the execution of method validation and micro-suitability.
• Confirm the completeness and accuracy of batch records.
• Evaluate and approve test methods and specifications.
• Develop quality metrics and KPIs.

Required Experience/Skills for the QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics:
• 2 - 5 years or more of Quality experience reviewing COAs, batch records, and test methods in a regulated setting.
• Experience reviewing test methods for the lab, including stability and microbiology testing.
• The QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics should have strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and reliably as a remote, part-time associate.
• Experience using Microsoft Office in a professional environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the QA Associate - Beauty & Cosmetics:
• Experience in Quality or in the lab within the beauty industry.
• Experience working remotely.
• Flexibility to work part-time, 3 - 4 days/week during business hours supporting the NYC office.

Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the Sciences preferred.
• With related experience, at least an Associate's degree (in any field) is required.

Benefits:
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).