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Product Stewardship and Export Compliance Specialist

IV Labs Inc, Christiansburg, VA, United States


Product Stewardship and Export Compliance Specialist Work From Home Flexible • Remote Worker

Description Brief Benefits Summary:

Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution

Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid

401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days)

Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield

Employee Assistance Program for you and your household

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Work Location: This position currently supports a hybrid work arrangement once the training period is completed.

Summary The Product Stewardship and Export Compliance Specialist serves as the company’s internal subject matter expert on chemical regulatory compliance and export control requirements.

Authority The Product Stewardship and Export Compliance Specialist has the authority to perform all tasks and duties as assigned herein. Authority is also granted for the following: Create, edit, review, and approve policy, procedures, and work instructions; raise compliance risks to Top Management.

Authority to stop work: This authority permits any employee at any level to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, or they feel unsafe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external regulatory compliance matters (e.g., commercial and logistics processes, staff training, vendor interactions, and customer complaints)

Oversee the company’s compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements regarding labels, SDSs, and other related paperwork that accompanies our products.

Work closely with the SDS Software Administrator to review, update, and maintain SDS templates and formats to ensure continued regulatory compliance and system accuracy.

Remain up to date on federal and state laws related to the organization and update policies accordingly.

Conduct compliance audits to evaluate adherence to established policies and identify opportunities for improvement.

Oversee the maintenance and retention of regulatory reports, registrations, permits, and applications.

Develop and implement an export compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with state and federal laws.

Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance.

Prepare and submit U.S. export license applications and approvals as required and collaborate with Logistics to ensure appropriate export declarations, documentation, and physical marking requirements are applied to all export shipments.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of science, or a combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position

Significant to expert knowledge of foreign export laws and regulations, particularly U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)

Significant to expert knowledge of major federal regulations such as IMERC, PFSA

Ability to approach problem solving using innovative ideas and a broad perspective

Ability to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders with diverse viewpoints

Experience creating and training others on policies and procedures

Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals to include international and domestic customers

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

PC proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Must have, or be willing to obtain, an Export Compliance Professional (ECoP®)

Travel Requirement

If remote, some travel to the company’s site will be required.

Preferred

5+ years of relevant experience in import/export compliance in the hazardous chemical industry.

Holds current certification for 49‑CFR and IATA dangerous goods transportation.

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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