Regulatory Affairs Specialist – EU/UK (REACH/CLP)

Matrix Adhesives Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Adhesives Group is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage UK and European regulatory affairs, ensuring products comply with industry and country regulations. Reporting to the Regulatory Affairs Leader, you will oversee compliance programs and coordinate with the Matrix team.

You will monitor regulatory developments, prepare technical dossiers, maintain SDSs, and liaise with consultants and customers to answer compliance questions.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, toxicology or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of REACH, UK and EU regulations.
• Basic understanding of US regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory requirements and advise actions.
• Maintain regulatory compliance programs for UK and European markets.
• Consult with consultants, scientists and customers on compliance.
• Lead UK and European regulatory compliance including REACH and CLP.
• Prepare dossiers for REACH, Poison Centre, C&L notifications and DUINs.
• Ensure product labels and SDSs meet CLP requirements.
• Evaluate raw materials and finished products for regulatory and sustainability impacts.
• Respond to customer regulatory queries.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Interpreting regulations

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Toxicology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Regulatory databases

Job description

Matrix Adhesives Group is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage UK and European regulatory affairs, ensuring products comply with industry and country regulations. Reporting to the Regulatory Affairs Leader, you will oversee compliance programs and coordinate with the Matrix team.

You will monitor regulatory developments, prepare technical dossiers, maintain SDSs, and liaise with consultants and customers to answer compliance questions.