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Cognizance Technologies, LLC | Full time
SME II - Cosmetic Manufacturing & GMP
College Park, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert II with analytical, organic, or inorganic chemistry experience and extensive knowledge of the cosmetics manufacturing industry. The SME will provide scientific support on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), chemical identity of cosmetic products, and the use of registration and listing data to support FDA compliance and risk assessment.
Key Responsibilities
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Apply chemistry expertise in development, scale-up, manufacturing, formulation, and analytical specifications to interpret FDA data as it relates to product safety.
Compliance and Risk Assessments: Use chemistry knowledge to support compliance assignments and risk assessments of cosmetic products and ingredients, drawing on facility, listing, and adverse event data.
Tool Identification and Development: Help develop tools that evaluate how chemical information submitted through Cosmetic Registration and Listing programs can be used to identify ingredients and products.
Chemical Identity of Cosmetic Products: Recommend solutions to product listing challenges, such as missing labels or ingredient information in adverse event reports. Prepare the monthly deliverable in Microsoft Word format for electronic submission to the COR.
Guidance and Policy Support: Provide scientific input to guidance and policy development related to GMP in the cosmetics industry.
Prepare monthly deliverables for the COR documenting work performed and findings.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors, Master's or Ph.D. in Analytical, Organic, or Inorganic Chemistry, or a related field
5-7 of relevant experience, with significant experience in the cosmetics manufacturing industry
In-depth knowledge of cosmetic GMP principles and manufacturing processes
Experience with analytical methods and product specifications
Ability to evaluate chemical identity and composition of cosmetic products from incomplete data
Strong technical writing skills and the ability to produce polished Word documents
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
PPO/HMO Health Plan (includes medical, dental, and vision)
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Worksite address
college park, MD, 20741, US
Who can apply
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