Ahmed Farag
Woodbridge,NJ
Summary
Proficient in cosmetics regulations, standards, and best practices. Analytical and detail-oriented professional focused on making sure products meet all relevant domestic and international regulatory requirements. Skilled in reviewing formulations, advising on regulatory compliance, and preparing regulatory documents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
L'Oréal
10.2022 - Current
- Created and maintained intricate ingredient documentation crucial for international registration/notification, supporting L'Oréal American brands sold globally
- Collaborated with central teams to secure legalized documents (GMP, BLA, FSCs) for worldwide affiliates, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Validated product formulas to meet US standards and conducted rigorous reviews of raw materials
- Worked with global regulatory affiliates and third-party vendors to determine product registration requirements
- Launched KPI reports via the PowerBI database, providing insights for project status and annual growth
- Orchestrated kick-off meetings and crafted departmental touch base agendas, ensuring compliance with product launch timelines.
Student
New Jersey Institute of Technology Laboratories
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Participated in multiple academic laboratories including, but limited to, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry
- Carried out analytical chemistry techniques, including GC, UV/Vis, MS, TLC, column chromatography, and affinity chromatography, with knowledge of LCMS.
Lab Chemist
Alexandria Polyacrylic Fiber Company
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed Testing for Raw materials & all polymerization steps using modern procedures, under the consultation of Professionals from EXLAN - Japan
- Performed Wastewater and chemical lab tests, which included (COD, BOD, PH, Turbidity, Conductivity, Hardness, Iron, Phosphate, and Gas chromatography analysis)
- Followed SOPs in a GMP-regulated environment
- Assisted analytical chemists to correct, resolve and improve results
- Maintained analytical results, laboratory instrumentation, standardization and equipment documents as quality records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Newark, NJ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Faculty of Science Alexandria University
EGYPT05.2014
Skills
- MS Office
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- International Regulations
Timeline
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
L'Oréal
10.2022 - Current
Student
New Jersey Institute of Technology Laboratories
08.2018 - 05.2022
Lab Chemist
Alexandria Polyacrylic Fiber Company
03.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Faculty of Science Alexandria University