Regulatory/Scientific Support in Data Availability unit (A4), ECHA, Helsinki

ECHA; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in Helsinki seeks an interim Regulatory/Scientific Support for a three-month project. The role supports the Data validation and completeness team, focusing on REACH registration data checks and improving data availability for agency processes.

Key duties include evaluating dossiers, processing tasks in the system, developing regulatory expertise, and assisting with IUCLID data validation tests. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing content of administrative, technical or scientific nature following written instructions and strict deadlines.
• Experience in customer support/interaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools and aptitude to learn new IT applications.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently in a timely manner and with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Perform checks on registration dossiers according to Article 20(2) of REACH to ensure completeness.
• Carry out administrative tasks to process the dossiers and document decisions in the system.
• Continuously develop expertise in regulatory and scientific information against defined criteria.
• Support development and testing of IUCLID data validation rules.
• Provide company support by drafting answers to Helpdesk questions and placing company calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer support

English proficiency

MS Office

Independent work

Initiative

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

One year experience

Education

Scientific discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Regulatory/Scientific Support in Data Availability unit (A4), ECHA, Helsinki

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Helsinki, Finland

We are looking for an interim regulatory/scientific support for a three months project together with our client European Chemicals Agency ECHA. Please note that working language is English.

The Regulatory / Scientific administrative support staff member will assist the Data validation and completeness team in the tasks related to the scientific and operational activities of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). In particular, they will work in the area of the completeness check of REACH registration data and contribute to the activities to improve data availability for the Agencys processes.

• Perform checks on registration dossiers according to Article 20(2) of REACH to ensure that the administrative and scientific data provided by registrants is complete according to the REACH provisions
• Carry out administrative tasks to process the dossiers and document the decisions in the relevant system
• Continuously develop expertise in assessing regulatory and scientific information against defined criteria
• Support the further development and testing of the IUCLID data validation rules
• Provide company support by drafting answers to Helpdesk questions and placing company calls

The job starts 1.10.2026 and ends 31.12.2026. It´s possible that the work will continue after this.

We expect from you:

• Experience in assessing content of administrative, technical or scientific nature following written instructions and strict deadlines; an eye for details
• Experience in customer support/interaction
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in using MS Office tools and aptitude to learn new IT applications
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently in a timely manner and with little direction
• Sense of initiative and flexibility
• Aptitude for teamwork and sharing information
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience, relevant to the job

Assets for this position:

• Education in a scientific discipline, e.g., environmental sciences, chemical engineering, pharmacy, IT, etc.
• Knowledge in chemicals regulations
• Experience or interest in the development and testing of the IT tools

We offer you:

• Interesting project in a multicultural environment- Versatile tasks and great teams support- Comprehensive induction

Please note that prior to appointment, successful applicant will be asked to produce an official document indicating that they do not have a criminal record.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is the driving force among regulatory authorities in implementing the EU's groundbreaking chemicals legislation for the benefit of human health and the environment as well as for innovation and competitiveness. ECHA helps companies to comply with the legislation, advances the safe use of chemicals, provides information on chemicals and addresses chemicals of concern.

• To work with children, a criminal record extract is required under the Act on Checking the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002).

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is the driving force among regulatory authorities in implementing the EU's groundbreaking chemicals legislation for the benefit of human health and the environment as well as for innovation and competitiveness. ECHA helps companies to comply with the legislation, advances the safe use of chemicals, provides information on chemicals and addresses chemicals of concern.

• Commission
• Temporary
• Full-time

Helsinki, Finland

00150

• Finnish

Monthly salary

Yrityksen nimi The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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• office clerk

• office administration