Product Safety Specialist, R&D

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Product Safety Specialist in India to ensure safe use, handling, and regulatory compliance of chemical products used in advanced surface finishing technologies. You will develop, classify, and document products in line with international rules and internal safety standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, advise R&D on regulatory matters, and support ISO audits while maintaining strict confidentiality and high accuracy in all duties.

Qualifications

• Master’s in chemistry-related field is required.
• 3+ years in product safety, regulatory affairs or product stewardship.
• Strong knowledge of GHS and dangerous goods regulations (IATA-DGR, IMDG, ADR).
• Excellent written and spoken English with meticulous documentation.
• Ability to work accurately, confidentially and ethically.

Responsibilities

• Author SDS and labels per GHS and local regulations.
• Resolve issues related to SDS & labels for customers and internal teams.
• Prepare compliance and customs clearance documents.
• Lead and supervise global projects with regional teams.
• Advise R&D on listings, LVEs, and trade secrets for materials.
• Implement classification, safety, labelling and packaging requirements.
• Maintain required documentation and support ISO audits.
• Contribute to product safety content for internal/external comms.
• Support in process improvements and regulatory compliance.

Skills

GHS knowledge

Regulatory affairs

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Organic/Inorganic or related field

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Product Safety Specialist at MKS MSD you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe use, handling, and global compliance of chemical products used in advanced surface finishing technologies. This position supports the development, classification, and documentation of chemical products in accordance with international regulations, contributing to the company’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and regulatory excellence. You will be working closely with colleagues from your own team, team manager, and other cross-functional departments. Open and clear communication with the associate manager and manager is expected. You are expected to come up with your own ideas and approaches to execute the tasks and duties successfully. When required, you will also act as a support to customer through consultation, trouble shooting, process optimization, maintaining the confidentiality and compliance of the department and the company.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Authoring SDS (Safety Data Sheets) & labels for various countries acc. to GHS (Global Harmonized system & local regulations).
• Solving Issues related to SDS & labels from internal & external customers.
• Authoring Compliance documents & Custom clearance documents.
• Handling & supervising WW projects in cooperation with WW colleagues.
• Provide council to R&D colleagues with respect to listing, LVEs （Low Volume exemption） & Trade secrets for raw materials and products.
• Process and implement legal requirements with respect to Classification/Safety/Labelling and Packaging of raw materials and products.
• Maintain and provide all required documentation.
• Follow HSE & company guidelines.
• Product Safety content development for internal/external communication.
• Implementation of Global projects at regional level.
• Participating in relevant knowledge sharing platforms.
• Supporting in ISO audits.

Skills You Bring:

• Master’s in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/ Inorganic Chemistry or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs or Product Stewardship
• Very good knowledge of GHS and its national implementations, Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA-DGR, IMDG Code, ADR)
• Very good in written and spoken English
• Ability to work in a highly accurate and structured manner
• Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality, discretion, and dedication
• Excellent communication, positive attitude, keen observation skills, and team skills
• Very good knowledge with respect to Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Adaptive to change #LI-MK1

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance.

Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets.

With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data.

We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview