As our Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be joining our Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) team and will be working closely with the Research and Development, Marketing, Operations and Sales groups. You will be responsible for leading the regulatory compliance aspects of the assigned operation in order to meet both governmental as well as customer requirements.
Responsibilities you can look forward to:
- Prepare registration dossiers for government agencies.
- Closely monitor evolving regulatory changes and communicate it across the Hempel organization.
- Coordinate with Administration, Production, Sales Management Advertising and Information Systems to maintain conformity with federal, state and local regulations specific to:
- Product compliance (VOC/HAP for local, state and federal).
- Hazard communications (including in-lab).
- Labelling
- Coordinate annual reporting such as Rule 314 Annual Quantity and Emissions Report (AQER) for Architectural Coatings; AIM individual state reporting & Rule 1143 Consumer Paint Thinners & Multi-Purpose Solvents Annual Quantity & Emission Report.
- Work with Information Systems to monitor, create and modify as required, and maintain software and programs, records and network connections needed to facilitate laboratory activities related to regulatory.
Maintain raw material code system. Including but not limited to:
- Accessing the hazard risk of new raw materials.
- Assuring the raw material SDS is available per OSHA requirements.
- Entering new codes and updates into the necessary computer databases and/or computer systems.
- Review and update exposure limits.
- Monitor production for VOC compliance. Record and track all exceptions, calculate exceedance fees and report, as required. (National VOC Emissions Standards for Architectural Coatings or AIM).
- Review information resources (including electronic resources) regularly for regulatory changes. Report and apply as necessary.
- Work with marketing to support the development of new labels (back panels) and develop label changes, as required by the print shop.
- Maintain internal health hazard data file (SDS) for both products and raw materials.
- Function as a point of contact for SDS related questions from customers.
- Maintain label warning files (electronic).
What do you need to be successful in this role?
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Advanced degree in Chemistry or toxicology or engineering.
- 5 years of laboratory experience in the coatings industry.
- Strong computer skills including MS Office proficiency.
- Independent research and project management capabilities.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Open to traveling up to 25% of the time to Houston and Dallas locations.
- Thrives and feels at ease in a fully remote work setting.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Proficient in English and Spanish.
- Understanding of U.S. FDA food contact legislation.
- Knowledge of Mexico Labelling/Marking Requirement, CARB, SCAQMD, EPA, TSCA & DSL regulations.
About Hempel
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued, and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, a commercial foundation dedicated to making a difference, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of philanthropic activities every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.
Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.
Please note that it is our top priority that all candidates feel safe throughout the recruitment process. This means that we will never request personal banking information, payments, or sensitive personal details. during recruitment. You can read more about this in our notice here. (Vacancies - Hempel)
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Application due
2024-11-01
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Production, Research, Science, Training
Industry
Chemicals
At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.
We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.
At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.
