Compliance Specialist

Orange Circle Studio – Southern California

ABOUT US

Do you like providing meaningful gifts to people that are all about art-design and having a positive impact on others? Do you like to travel and build businesses with key retailers? Do you like working with cross-functional teams to develop new products?

If this is how you see your career, Orange Circle Studio is the place to be!

Located in sunny California, Orange Circle Studio Corporation is always dreaming about the future. Since 2009, we have created products that are inspiring, delightful, and unexpected. Consumers love to buy our products and give them as gifts or keep them for themselves. We love introducing imaginative items that feature original artwork designed to transform ordinary goods into cherished belongings.

Our mission is to create artistic products that celebrate life’s little moments and make people smile.

Orange Circle Studio, LLC has 3 distinct brands

• Orange Circle Studio – A recognized name in the calendar space, our prolific and diverse line of planners and calendars has a loyal consumer base and is found in major retailers throughout the country.
• Studio Oh! –- A boutique publisher of artistically designed gift and stationery products intended for today’s consumer. The company has been recognized for its collaborations with exceptionally talented, up-and-coming illustrators and use of eco-friendly materials. When you buy a product from Studio Oh! and you know it has been created with careful attention to detail and fresh, inspiring designs that you will be delighted to share.
• Ju-Ju-Be – For almost two decades, Ju-Ju-Be’s premium diaper bags have been instrumental in improving the lives of busy parents. Packed with loads of features, these stylish yet highly functional bags are designed to outlast, outwear, and outsay the others.

THE ROLE

The Compliance Specialist role will help establish company guidelines and direction for all regulatory compliance activities on a domestic and international level. Provide knowledge of current and future regulations for all our products with a heavy focus on children’s and cosmetic products. Monitor changes in regulations and legislation and evaluate impacts on existing and upcoming products. The Compliance Specialist is also responsible for registering our products as required, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with our safety and compliance consultants to build and execute effective and efficient SOPs for domestic and international markets, ensuring regulatory compliance for all new product development regarding chemical, formula, and packaging compliance for all our products (including but not limited to children’s and cosmetic products)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (including but not limited to MOCRA CSPC, CPSC)
• Support vendors by providing clear and complete third-party testing requirements for our products as well facility certification/audits needed (GMP, ISO, etc)
• Request, review and organize domestic and international region-specific ingredient listings as needed
• Provide regulatory guidance, advice, risk analysis, and insight for future and existing products to achieve compliance and meet business objectives
• Ensure compliance of all processes and procedures to applicable standards and regulations internally and by vendors
• Communicate proactively within the company on regulatory strategies, key issues, and any other critical topics throughout the product life-cycle
• Collaborate with the internal team to review and approve product labelling/artwork and other marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming domestic and international cosmetic and children’s product regulations, initiating change when demanded by new regulations or business practices
• Request, audit and manage testing lab reports, regulatory files and control documents such as SDS, TRAs, COA, CPC, etc. to ensure all information is accurate and up to date
• Complete Certificate of Conformity forms as requested
• Complete timely preparation of documents and submit for product filings & registration as required e.g., FDA, Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), US Cosmetics Regulatory compliance, California Safe Cosmetics Act, Health Canada, CNF, EU, CPNP, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), etc.
• Maintain and support development of internal claims and regulatory databases (e.g., restricted chemical lists, etc.)
• Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

EXPERIENCE

3 or more years of experience in regulatory affairs preferably in a cosmetic, personal care or baby products company

• Must be a practitioner of and have a solid understanding of regulations surrounding children’s products and cosmetics including US-FDA, FPLA (Fair Packaging and Labeling Act), FDC (Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act), EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009, and Health Canada

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees and all other internal and external contacts
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, looking for ways to improve processes and procedures
• Ability to think strategically and be extremely detail oriented
• Collaborative working style, ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Cosmetic ingredient and regulations knowledge
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year degree from accredited college/university

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

PAY: The compensation range for this role is $24-$31 per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This is a non-exempt position.

BENEFITS

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and FSA
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match.
• Paid time off (vacation and personal/sick days)
• Paid holidays
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability
• Flexible hours
• Valuable experience
• Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
• Beverages and snacks provided.

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

* NO JOB PLACEMENT RECRUITERS, PLEASE..

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
• Do you have experience working with FDA, Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), US Cosmetics Regulatory compliance, California Safe Cosmetics Act, Health Canada, CNF, EU, CPNP, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), etc?
• Do you have experience with domestic and international cosmetic and children’s product regulations?

Experience:

• Beauty & cosmetic reulatory: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)

Work Location: In person