Stability Specialist

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 70000 - 75000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where Trust Leads Bold Ideas Grow and Community Thrives

Paulas Choice a global skincare leader founded in 1995 empowers individuals to define beauty on their own terms through science-backed products. Our mission comes to life through four core values that guide our actions decisions and impact:

Build Trust:We set the standard for skincare transparency and shared knowledge.
Be Bold:We lead through innovation and by challenging the status quo.
Act with Kindness:We operate with respect and carefor our customers colleagues and the planet.
Create Community:We believe in the power of connectionwhether educating customers supporting each other or giving back we grow stronger together.

Our team spans North America Australia/New Zealand Europe and the broader APAC region collaborating globally to drive innovation. We offer space to thrivepersonally professionally and through our comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being at every stage:

Generous paid time off including time off to volunteer
Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth
Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships product discounts and free samples of our amazing products
Most roles are fully remote (roles that are required to be at our Seattle HQ can be found in the details section of this job post)
Great location for roles that are hybrid or fully onsite were in the heart of Seattles beautiful International District
Did we mention were a dog-friendly office

Our culture encourages continuous learning and is fueled by connection curiosity and cross-functional collaboration. Whether onsite remote or hybrid we stay connected through shared initiatives that bring our teams together. If youre inspired by transparency driven to make an impact and eager to help foster communitywed love to have you join us.

How youll have an impact at Paulas Choice:

As a Stability Specialist youll play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality safety and compliance. Youll manage stability testing programs evaluate product performance over time and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented analytical and passionate about scientific integrity and continuous improvement.

As a Stability Specialist a typical day might include a mix of the following:

Manage and oversee all GMP and safety testing activities both internally and with external Labs.
Evaluate stability and packaging compatibility samples for key parameters such as color odor texture pH viscosity specific gravity microbial content and active ingredient degradation.
Conduct thorough technical data reviews and interpret analytical results for products and packaging components (bottles tubes pumps foils etc.).
Maintain accurate records reports and documentation for all stability studies.
Communicate stability and compatibility findings promptly to internal teams and external partners.
Develop update and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with GLP company policies and regulatory requirements.
Perform regular laboratory maintenance and equipment calibration (pH meters viscometers water baths etc.) to ensure data integrity.
Support and lead process improvement initiatives related to stability operations.
Stay current with GMP USP/NF FDA and ICH guidelines relevant to stability testing and product manufacturing.
Collaborate with multiple departments on product testing approval and release activities.
Participate in stability investigations involving deviations out-of-specification (OOS) results or cross-functional issues.
Monitor and track testing costs for monthly budget reporting.
Oversee stability chamber organization maintenance and support.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

The Details:

Location: This role requires on-site presence at our Seattle WA must be based in the Pacific Northwest
Hours: Typical PST Business Hours some flexibility required
Physical requirements: Standing and working on the bench for most of the day

What youll bring to the table:

Associate degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field (bachelors degree preferred).
Minimum 2 years of hands-on stability testing experience in a GLP-compliant laboratory (cosmetics pharmaceuticals or related industry).
Strong understanding of GLP ICH and regulatory compliance standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Word).
Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and regulatory reporting.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and collaborative environments.

What can help you really stand out:

Proactive and results-driven mindset.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Eagerness to learn adapt and follow SOPs diligently.
Keen sensory abilities (smell and vision) to assess physical product attributes.

Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location:

$70000 - $75000 USD/annually

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Paulas Choice Skincare determines the pay for positions using local national and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidates region/town/cost of living.

For new hires we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience skills education geographic location and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan.

Paulas Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender identity religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal State or Local are committed to create a workplace that is inclusive of all. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work.

Please note:

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