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Starface WorldManager, Quality Assurance
Starface World is seeking a remote Manager, Quality Assurance to oversee global quality systems, compliance, and product integrity as the brand expands its portfolio. Since its…
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Starface World is seeking a remote Manager, Quality Assurance to oversee global quality systems, compliance, and product integrity as the brand expands its portfolio. Since its 2019 launch, the company has transformed the skincare experience with expressive hydrocolloid pimple patches and collaborations featuring recognizable characters and fashion labels. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this professional will collaborate closely with internal departments like Product Development, Regulatory, Packaging, Logistics, Creative, and…
Job Description
Starface World is seeking a remote Manager, Quality Assurance to oversee global quality systems, compliance, and product integrity as the brand expands its portfolio. Since its 2019 launch, the company has transformed the skincare experience with expressive hydrocolloid pimple patches and collaborations featuring recognizable characters and fashion labels. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this professional will collaborate closely with internal departments like Product Development, Regulatory, Packaging, Logistics, Creative, and Customer Experience to ensure items meet strict standards for safety, performance, and satisfaction.
This position takes ownership of the quality management system, product testing programs, technical packaging validation, supplier quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a background in scientific fields and regulatory environments, along with strong organizational skills and the ability to navigate ambiguous situations independently. Qualified individuals located in the Los Angeles, California area may be needed for periodic site visits.
Responsibilities
- Manage the quality management system, draft standard operating procedures, maintain Product Information Files, and lead document control
- Prepare for and host regulatory inspections, FDA audits, and internal evaluations while reporting quality key performance indicators
- Direct testing programs for new launches encompassing stability, compatibility, and acceptable quality limit inspections
- Review and authorize certificates of analysis, test reports, batch records, pre-production samples, and finished goods release documentation
- Partner with packaging and development teams to validate component designs, functionality, and material suitability
- Oversee supplier quality operations, third-party audits, corrective actions, and licensor compliance
- Investigate non-conformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and execute corrective and preventive actions
- Review consumer complaints, oversee adverse event reporting, and support regulatory affairs including MoCRA and over-the-counter compliance
Requirements
- Minimum of four years of quality assurance experience within cosmetics, medical device, or over-the-counter environments
- Deep familiarity with FDA regulations, quality management systems, and document control procedures
- Demonstrated expertise in technical packaging validation, product testing methodologies, and acceptance quality limit standards
- Background handling supplier quality management, compliance audits, non-conformance investigations, and corrective actions
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning software
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Background working in manufacturing settings alongside processing, packaging, and assembly operations
- Previous professional exposure within the beauty and wellness sector
- Familiarity with NetSuite enterprise software, Greenlight Guru quality systems, or intelligence and data dashboard platforms
- Location in the Los Angeles area to accommodate periodic site visits
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base compensation ranging from $90,000 to $115,000 dependent on experience, with bonus eligibility
- Access to high-quality healthcare options
- 401(k) retirement plan featuring a five percent employer match
- Four weeks of vacation time alongside up to twenty paid holidays
- Twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Five days of pet-ernity leave for pet adoptions
- Home office and internet supplement stipend
- Fully remote work environment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote work environment, though candidates located in the Los Angeles, California area are preferred to handle periodic site visits.
What is the salary range for the Manager, Quality Assurance role?
The base compensation range is between $90,000 and $115,000 per year, determined by the candidate's level of experience, with additional bonus eligibility.
What education or background is required?
Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific field such as Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering, or possess equivalent professional experience.
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