Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Global Manufacturer

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Manage regulatory activities to support the product safety landscape. Will contribute to team deliverables by evaluating and validating data sources, ensuring regulatory compliance. Will respond to and resolve customer issues.

Key Responsibilites

• Manage regulatory activities to support the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), and Health Canada compliance for AkzoNobel Marine, Protective and Yacht Coatings for AkzoNobel North America.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant North America chemicals regulations. Update team members as required.
• Develop a good understanding of customer needs and relevant regulatory topics affecting the business, especially as it relates to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Compliance and Labeling.
• Respond to internal customers and resolve raw material and/or product issues accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Prepare data in response to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Health Canada reporting requirements.
• Review and approve consumer and industrial labels, ensuring regulatory compliance for the region.
• Identify potential non compliances and areas of risk to the business and offer solutions.
• Assist team members in other regulatory areas such as biocidal registrations and raw material compliance.
• Identify and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of standard procedures.
• Contribute to cross functional project teams as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Toxicology, or related field.
• 1 year experience in regulatory or research and development preferred.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of regulatory agencies that goven business unit.
• Knowledge of data analysis and preparing reports that reflect findings and recommendations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Rewards and Bemefits

The salary range for these skills is $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 based upon experience. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

This position is also eligible for an annual bonus target of 5%, based on individual and company performance.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
Paid Parental leave
Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 55215