Product Safety Specialist RandD

MKS Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS MSD is seeking a Product Safety Specialist to ensure safe use and global compliance of chemical products used in advanced surface finishing technologies. You will develop, classify, and document regulatory information while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support customer needs.

You will author SDS and labels, maintain documentation, and advise R&D on regulatory strategies. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and proactive problem solving in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 3+ years in Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or Product Stewardship.
• Strong knowledge of GHS and international regulations.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Highly accurate, structured, and confidential.

Responsibilities

• Author SDS and labels for multiple countries per GHS.
• Solve SDS/labels issues from internal and external customers.
• Author compliance documents and regulatory clearance documents.
• Lead or supervise global projects with cross-functional teams.
• Advise R&D on listings, LVEs, and trade secrets for materials and products.
• Ensure classification, safety, labeling and packaging requirements are met.

Skills

SDS authoring

Regulatory affairs

GHS knowledge

English communication

Education

Master's in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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