Chemical Regulatory Expert

Bakelite Synthetics; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chemical Regulatory Expert, where your expertise will drive compliance with EU and UK chemical regulations. You'll play a vital role in maintaining REACH registrations, ensuring product safety, and addressing regulatory inquiries. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable chemistry while collaborating with international teams. If you're passionate about making a difference in environmental health and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in product stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems and SDS authoring.

Responsibilities

• Maintain REACH registrations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review and approve new raw materials and vendors.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

REACH Registrations

SDS Authoring

Chemical Management Laws

Analytical Chemistry

German Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health Science

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Toxicology

Tools

SAP

SDS Authoring Software

Regulatory Databases

Job description

At Bakelite, you'll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

We're Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you'll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world's most challenging demands.

Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World.

It's Better with Bakelite.

Position Overview

The Chemical Regulatory Expert contributes to the continuity and growth of business by implementing the necessary activities and processes to ensure compliance with regulations applicable to the products, materials, and business activities of Bakelite European legal entities.

The Chemical Regulatory Expert will provide expertise and guidance to Bakelite European functions, teams, and customers as the internal expert on the principal EU and UK chemical management laws and regulations.

Job Description

1. Fully responsible for maintaining REACH registrations, including communication with consortia, dossier registration updates, substance review, assessment of downstream impacts, SDS updates, and development of Exposure Scenarios.
2. Fully responsible for submitting substance and product notifications as required by regulations in the assigned regions.
3. Responsible for reviewing and approving new raw materials and vendors, and for maintaining related data in the company ERP and SDS authoring systems.
4. Ensure regulatory compliance of existing and new products as a subject-matter expert on applicable product and chemical regulations in the assigned regions.
5. Prepare and/or review Safety Data Sheets and labels to ensure they comply with individual region regulatory product classification.
6. Address internal and external customer inquiries on regulatory matters such as REACH Compliance, Chemical Inventory Reviews, RoHS Letters, and SDSs in a timely manner.
7. Support the maintenance and update of the company ERP and SDS authoring system.
8. Assist in the implementation of current and new chemical regulations in assigned regions.

Education & Skill Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Health Science, Biology, Toxicology, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 4+ years relevant experience in product stewardship and/or regulatory compliance, including SDS/Label authoring and DG classification in Europe; experience in Asia is a plus.
3. Proficiency with computer systems (SAP or similar ERP, SDS authoring software, regulatory databases).
4. Knowledge of analytical and reaction chemistry is a plus.
5. Experience working with international and multifunctional teams is a plus.
6. German language skills and knowledge of German-specific regulations such as WGK are a plus.

Disclaimer

We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms or employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to employees about this position. Resumes submitted without a valid search firm agreement will be deemed the property of the Company, and no fee will be paid in such cases.

Other Details

• Job Family: Environmental Health & Safety
• Pay Type: Salary

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