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Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Trumbull)

Tech Observer, Trumbull, CT, United States


Position – Regulatory Affairs Specialist Location – Trumbull, CT 06611 Contract – 12 Months renewable contract

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Experience — 1-3 years of experience in the regulatory affairs field of Laundry and detergents or CPG products. Knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations related to pesticide registration (required). Working knowledge of relevant federal and state regulatory programs (e.g., FIFRA, TSCA, Prop 65). (required)

Skills: strong communication skills, ability to manage projects with cross-functional teams, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP experience helpful. Ability to manage multiple projects or relationships while effectively communicating status to senior staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities : Approve label copy and assist with artwork approvals to confirm compliance with local, state and federal requirements in the US and Canada for laundry and home care product development projects Support Safety Data Sheet (SDS) development and ingredient disclosure requirements Gather and enter data into third-party compliance systems Assist with various documentation needs, as requested Work proactively with cross-functional teams to ensure product regulatory compliance and provide necessary regulatory documentation Develop and document programs and associated processes to comply with regulations and government agencies. Assist with raw material, formulation and packaging regulatory evaluations to confirm compliance with local, state and federal requirements in the US and Canada for new laundry and home care product development projects Evaluate, approve and document raw material, formulas, packaging and labeling regulatory compliance, taking into consideration but not limited to the following regulations: Toxic Substances Control Act (US), New Substance Notification Regulations (Canada), Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations (Canada), Consumer Product Safety Act (US), Federal Hazardous Substances Act (US), Poison Prevention Packaging Act (US), federal and state Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations (US), California Prop 65 (US), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (US), Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (US), California Green Chemistry regulations, EPA Safer Choice, etc. Manage workload, priority and performance of regulatory staff, in addition to providing development opportunities to build capability.

Comments/Special Instructions This position is hybrid so the person must be local to Trumbull, CT. Wednesday and Thursday they will work in the Trumbull office. 3 days per week they will work from home Mon, Tues, Fri Occasionally once a month travel to Stamford, CT office.