Regulatory Specialist

Location Essex
Discipline: Polymers
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££40000 - £45000 per annum
Contact name: Darren Hawley

Contact email: darren.hawley@sciencesr.com
Job ref: BBBH3414_1661325955
Published: over 1 year ago
Startdate: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a Regulatory Specialist for a global chemicals manufacturer based in Essex. As a Regulatory Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring global chemical compliance and implementing any regulatory or compliance changes. The role also offers working from home flexibility.

To be considered for this Regulatory Specialist, you will be degree educated in Chemistry, Toxicology or closely related subject, along with previous industrial experience spent within a REACh regulatory role within the chemicals or materials sector. We would also look at candidates degree educated from a scientific background looking to develop their career within Regulatory Affairs who possess previous industry experience from within the chemicals industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop expertise within regulatory compliance within the speciality chemicals sector.
  • Lead projects regarding various chemicals legislation including REACh, GHS, CLP and TOSCA.
  • Ensure all raw materials are compliant using current systems and processes.
  • Provide internal teams including R&D with regulatory support to new product developments.
  • Classify products inline with their local GHS guidelines and regulations.
  • Update relevant systems and communicate to supply chain with SDS's and labels.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Minimum BSc in Chemistry, Toxicology or closely related subject.
  • Previous industrial experience in a similar role within the chemicals sector would be preferred.
  • Understanding of various chemical legislation including REACh, GHS, CLP and TOSCA would be highly desirable.
  • Willing to look at those interesting in transitioning into regulatory affairs with previous experience within the chemicals sector.

Darren Hawley
Lead Scientific Recruitment Consultant (Polymers & Coatings) - Science Solutions Recruitment