Specialist, Regulatory Affairs (TSCA)

Sika AG; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika AG seeks a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to manage chemical regulatory compliance in the United States. You will coordinate TSCA, support EPA submissions, and guide internal teams on evolving requirements.

Collaboration with R&D, Procurement, Product Management, Marketing and other functions is essential to ensure compliant business solutions. The role involves maintaining regulatory files, responding to inquiries, and delivering training on regulatory procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating TSCA compliance and related regulatory activities.
• Ability to prepare EPA submissions and notifications with data gathering.
• Familiarity with RoHS, PFAS, and other product compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Primary coordinator for TSCA compliance and inventory checks.
• Prepare and support EPA submissions and related documentation.
• Monitor evolving federal/state chemical regulations and implement plans.
• Support documentation in SAP and product stewardship systems.
• Respond to internal/external product compliance inquiries.
• Collaborate with R&D, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales to implement compliant solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain compliance information.
• Maintain regulatory files and support audits and inspections.
• Develop regulatory training and guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Assist customers and Emergency Response with regulatory literature.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

TSCA knowledge

EPA submissions

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Regulatory databases

Job description

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports chemical and product regulatory compliance in the United States. The role coordinates TSCA compliance, supports new chemical submissions and reporting, evaluates emerging federal and state requirements, and provides practical regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders. The position partners with R&D, Product Management, Procurement, Operations, EHS, Legal, Sales, and Product Stewardship teams.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Primary coordinator for TSCA compliance, including inventory status reviews for raw materials, formulations, imports, exports, and intercompany products.
• Prepare and support EPA submissions and notifications, including PMNs, LVEs, NOCs, CDR reporting, and related documentation, data gathering, recordkeeping, and follow-up activities.
• Monitor federal and state chemical regulations and emerging requirements, including TSCA risk management rules and PFAS reporting, restriction, notification, or labeling obligations; document impact assessments and support implementation plans.
• Support documentation in SAP and other product stewardship systems, including substance and composition information, inventory status, regulatory determinations, and evidence files.
• Provide timely responses to internal and external product compliance inquiries, including TSCA certifications, chemical inventory status, RoHS, conflict minerals, PFAS, and other customer-specific requests.
• Partner with R&D, Procurement, Product Management, Marketing, Operations, EHS, Legal, and Sales to interpret requirements and implement compliant business solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and global Sika colleagues to obtain complete and reliable composition, regulatory, and compliance information needed for assessments.
• Maintain product compliance files and records sufficient to demonstrate regulatory status and support internal reviews, audits, corrective actions, data quality, inspections, and due diligence activities.
• Develop and deliver regulatory training, procedures, work instructions, and guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Be prepared to assist customers and the Emergency Response team by maintaining and providing technical literature and regulatory information in case of emergencies.