Regulatory Manager – EPA / Chemical Compliance

Kelly Services; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a Regulatory Manager with EPA product registration experience to support a global portfolio of disinfectants, antimicrobials, and specialty chemicals. Based in Malvern, PA, this hybrid role combines regulatory strategy with lifecycle management.

You will lead global regulatory strategies, manage EPA/FIFRA submissions, monitor regulatory changes, and interact with senior leadership. Candidates need 5–8 years' relevant experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Quality, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years in regulatory compliance for pharma, biotech, hygiene, cleanroom, chemical, or related regulated industry (7+ years if from an adjacent field).
• Experience with disinfectants, antimicrobials, or biocidal products a plus.
• Direct experience with US EPA (FIFRA), CA DPR, Health Canada NNHPD, OSHA HazCom, Canada WHMIS, CA SB258, CARB, Prop 65.
• Familiarity with: EU-BPR, GB-BPR, K-BPR, EU-REACH, EU-CLP, Australia’s WHS Act, K-REACH, TGA (international).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in chemicals, disinfectants, and antimicrobials.
• Develop and implement global regulatory strategies to support commercialization, lifecycle management, and market expansion.
• Review and monitor regulatory changes; communicate potential impacts to senior management.
• Provide regulatory input during product development, formulation, and manufacturing changes.
• Coordinate product registration activities domestically and internationally (40–60% of weekly activity).
• Prepare regulatory submissions and support domestic regulatory reporting (EPA, FDA, state registrations, renewals).
• Respond to regulatory agency inquiries related to registrations, notifications, and changes.
• Participate in regulatory audits and inspections; prepare briefing/support documents.
• Update and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Review product label content (high-tier/priority) to ensure compliance.
• Provide regulatory training and guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance with OSHA/environmental regulations and maintain a safe work area.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Quality, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Regulatory Manager – EPA / Chemical Compliance

Malvern, PA (Hybrid/Onsite-2 days/week remote), Direct Hire

Salary: $90,000-130,000/year

We are seeking a Regulatory Manager with strong EPA product registration experience to support a global portfolio of disinfectant, antimicrobial, and specialty chemical products. This role ensures regulatory compliance across U.S. EPA requirements and international chemical regulations while supporting product commercialization and lifecycle strategy.

This is a high-visibility role with direct impact on global product approvals, labeling compliance, and regulatory strategy execution .

What you’ll do

• Serve as a subject matter expert in chemicals, disinfectants, and antimicrobials.
• Develop and implement global regulatory strategies to support commercialization, lifecycle management, and market expansion.
• Review and monitor regulatory changes; communicate potential impacts to senior management.
• Provide regulatory input during product development, formulation, and manufacturing changes.
• Coordinate product registration activities domestically and internationally (40–60% of weekly activity).
• Prepare regulatory submissions and support domestic regulatory reporting (EPA, FDA, state registrations, renewals).
• Respond to regulatory agency inquiries related to registrations, notifications, and changes.
• Participate in regulatory audits and inspections; prepare briefing/support documents.
• Update and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Review product label content (high-tier/priority) to ensure compliance.
• Provide regulatory training and guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance with OSHA/environmental regulations and maintain a safe work area.

What we’re looking for

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Quality, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Experience:
• 5–8 years in regulatory compliance for pharma, biotech, hygiene, cleanroom, chemical, or related regulated industry (7+ years if from an adjacent field).
• Experience with disinfectants, antimicrobials, or biocidal products a plus.
• Crop protection/agricultural pesticide regulation experience is immediately transferable.
• Regulatory Frameworks:
• Direct experience with US EPA (FIFRA), CA DPR, Health Canada NNHPD, OSHA Hazcom, Canada WHMIS, CA SB258, CARB, Prop 65.
• Familiarity with: EU-BPR, GB-BPR, K-BPR, EU-REACH, EU-CLP, Australia’s WHS Act, K-REACH, TGA (international).
• Skills:
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Product stewardship
• Label review and technical document drafting/review
• Exposure to cGMP, ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with regulatory tools (ALSTAR, CDX & MyPEST, CalPEST, IUCLID)

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus
• holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.