Product Regulatory Associate

Actalent; New Hope (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in New Hope, MN is seeking a Product Regulatory Associate to ensure regulatory compliance of lubricants marketed globally. You will collaborate with product development, supply chain, and marketing, handling SDS, regulatory requests, and documentation with accuracy.

The hybrid role (three days onsite, two remote) supports USMCA, REACH, and other frameworks, reporting to a Product Regulatory Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or related field.
• 12 years of experience in product regulatory or chemical compliance.
• Knowledge of GHS, REACH, import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance of lubricants marketed globally.
• Review packaging for regulatory accuracy and compliance.
• Manage regulatory requests, track progress, and update status.
• Organize and control SDS documents and records for accuracy and accessibility.
• Support USMCA requirements and product classifications for shipping.

Skills

Bachelors degree (chemistry)

Regulatory compliance

GHS/REACH knowledge

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/environmental science

Tools

Smartsheet

Documentation systems

Job description

Job Title: Product Regulatory AssociateJob Description

The Product Regulatory Associate works closely with product development, supply chain, project management, marketing, and sales teams to ensure that lubricants marketed globally meet all applicable regulatory requirements. This role supports product compliance related to GHS, USMCA, import and export regulations, REACH, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys structured processes, problem-solving, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced, transparent, and learning-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product development, supply chain, project management, marketing, and sales teams to ensure regulatory compliance of lubricants marketed on a global basis.
• Review and approve industrial and consumer packaging to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage internal and external product regulatory requests by assigning ownership, tracking progress, and updating status in a timely and organized manner.
• Organize, update, and control Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents and records to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Validate databases and information related to Proposition 65, SVHC, REACH, and other relevant regulatory bodies to support accurate compliance reporting.
• Maintain well-organized records and documentation that allow quick and reliable retrieval of required regulatory information.
• Prepare documentation and supporting materials to assist in fulfilling requests associated with USMCA requirements.
• Complete product and chemical classifications for shipping hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support new product development by providing regulatory guidance and ensuring new products meet applicable compliance requirements.
• Actively participate in initiatives to improve regulatory processes and procedures, contributing ideas and feedback to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform other product stewardship functions as assigned to support overall regulatory and compliance objectives.
• Work as an individual contributor with ownership over specific accounts or regulatory processes while collaborating closely with a Product Regulatory Manager and another Product Regulatory Associate.
• Handle tight deadlines, make informed decisions, and manage stressful situations while maintaining accuracy and adherence to established procedures.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in a product regulatory, chemical compliance, or related role.
• Knowledge or experience with regulatory compliance related to GHS, REACH, and import/export regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow established procedures and accurately document work.
• Interest in developing knowledge of global chemical regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple regulatory requests and maintain well-organized records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and handle stressful situations while maintaining accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Internship or professional experience in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of consumer and industrial product labeling requirements.
• Training and/or experience related to DOT, IATA, and/or IMDG regulations.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar workflow and tracking tools.
• Experience working with product stewardship or regulatory databases.
• Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement initiatives in processes and procedures.
• Comfort working as an individual contributor while collaborating closely with a broader regulatory and cross-functional team.

Work Environment

The role follows a standard MondayFriday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to start earlier (for example, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) if preferred. This is a hybrid position based at a New Hope, MN facility, with three days onsite (Tuesday through Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday). The position reports into a Product Regulatory Manager and works closely with another Product Regulatory Associate as part of a collaborative regulatory team, while functioning as an individual contributor with ownership over specific accounts or regulatory processes. The team culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and values transparency, engagement, continuous learning, and cross-functional partnership. The role offers exposure to a variety of products, regulations, and partners across the organization, making it well-suited for someone who enjoys problem-solving and structured processes. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment, with most areas being climate-controlled, dry, indoor spaces and a moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this role, the individual frequently sits, talks, hears, and uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The role requires frequent decision-making and the ability to handle stressful situations and tight deadlines while maintaining professional performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hope, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New Hope,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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