Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ILIA Beauty
Job overview
The Quality Assurance Specialist at ILIA Beauty ensures cosmetic products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards before shipment, playing a crucial role in product compliance and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist conducts final inspections of finished goods, approves shipments, collaborates with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, maintains retain samples, assists in root cause investigations, updates quality databases, supports SOP and GMP improvements, participates in audits, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual salary range of $68,640 to $74,000 with bonus opportunities, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited personal time off, paid holidays, seasonal flex days, up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, 401(k) with company match, wellness stipends, and quarterly product stipends.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, or related fields preferred, 1-3 years of quality assurance experience in cosmetics or related industries, strong knowledge of cGMPs, ISO standards, regulatory guidelines, attention to detail, analytical skills, multitasking ability, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Quality Management Systems.
Career development
The role offers growth through collaboration with innovative teams and exposure to fast-paced industry practices, fostering continuous learning and professional development in clean beauty quality assurance.
Work environment and culture
ILIA Beauty promotes a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment valuing risk-taking, creativity, and a commitment to clean beauty standards.
Company information
ILIA Beauty is a clean skin-centric beauty brand headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, known for pioneering safe, innovative clean makeup products and leading the Clean Beauty Revolution.
Team overview
The specialist reports to the Director of Quality and works closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Packaging, and Supply Chain.
Job location and travel
This is an on-site role based primarily at ILIA's Laguna Beach HQ 4-5 days a week with 1 day at the Costa Mesa satellite retain room in California.
Unique job features
The job features unique benefits such as seasonal flex days, wellness and flexibility stipends, and quarterly product stipends, alongside involvement in cutting-edge clean beauty product quality assurance.
Company overview
ILIA Beauty is a clean beauty brand that focuses on creating high-performance makeup and skincare products using natural and organic ingredients. Founded in 2011 by Sasha Plavsic, the company emphasizes sustainability and transparency, utilizing eco-friendly packaging and ethical sourcing practices. ILIA Beauty generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales via its website, as well as through partnerships with major retailers like Sephora. The brand is known for its innovative formulations that blend skincare benefits with makeup, appealing to consumers seeking both efficacy and clean ingredients.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience with quality assurance in cosmetics or related industries, emphasizing knowledge of cGMPs, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance such as FDA and EU Cosmetic Regulation.
Focus on showcasing skills in conducting quality inspections, managing quality documentation, root cause analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including product development and supply chain.
Apply through ILIA Beauty’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances, ensuring you meet the on-site work requirements in Laguna Beach and Costa Mesa.
Connect with current ILIA employees in the Quality or Regulatory departments on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on ILIA’s clean beauty mission or asking about their experience working on quality standards in clean cosmetics.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'quality assurance,' 'cGMP,' 'quality inspections,' 'regulatory compliance,' 'root cause investigations,' and 'SOP improvement' to pass automated screenings.
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