Summer Associate - Regulatory

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make, to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self-acceptance and mental health. We promote self-acceptance and give people the tools they need to feel less alone in the world. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beautiful means.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regulatory Summer Associate will work under the Rare Beauty Research and Development Team. R&D is responsible for assessing ingredient safety and regulatory compliance, coordinating safety, micro, stability, compatibility and claims testing, ensuring product compliance with international cosmetic regulations, and advising the marketing, sales and education teams on claims and technical product information. The R&D team is an integral part of the Product Development team (PD) and works closely with PD to support the technical aspects of product development. This person will report into Rare's Regulatory Manager and will work closely with internal teams as well as suppliers, contractors, manufacturers, and laboratories. The Rare Beauty Regulatory Summer intern is highly organized, has a strong attention to detail, is comfortable using software systems, and enjoys a fast-paced work environment. The timeline for this internship is approximately beginning of June to end of August.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with international product registrations and global compliance reviews
• Help organize product testing retains
• Inputting formula and ingredient information into internal software systems
• Help coordinate formula testing samples to send to external labs (micro, safety, and analytical testing)
• Updating internal project trackers and project management systems
• Support regulatory projects as directed
• Help prepare regulatory dossiers
• Assist with day-to-day regulatory operations (formula review, filings, formula testing, sample shipping, document organization, etc.)
• Help collect formulas and documents from manufacturers to support the product safety and regulatory review process
• Other duties as assigned
• Help organize digital files and hard copy files

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available to be in the office approximately three days per week, typically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• Strong time management skills with ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel