Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Fragrance

Summary

To ensure that all Fragrance formulations comply with Federal/State, Global/International Regulatory bodies and customer requirements. To function as an expert liaison with internal departments (i.e. QA, Customer Service, R&D, etc.) regarding the exchange and coordination

of information required by our customers. Interface with multiple cross-functional internal groups/departments to execute timely and accurate completion of projects/assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Fragrance Specialist is required to prepare and provide the following information/certification as required by our internal and external customers (including but not limited to):

• Provide day-to-day regulatory and safety guidance to R&D teams for compliance with Fragrance Industry Standards.
• Complete client questionnaires/requests for information (RFI’s)
• Coordinate, prepare and review regulatory documents/certifications required for domestic and/or international projects (i.e. Specification Sheets, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Fragrance Allergens, IFRA, Country of Origin, Formula Disclosure, etc.)
• Knowledge of EPA and other related disclosure programs e.g. Safer choice and WERCSmart.
• Knowledge of Cosmetic Regulations including MOCRA and China Cosmetic Registrations.
• Conduct raw material assessments for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge and awareness of flavor regulations a plus.
• Utilize relevant information, internal tools and individual judgment to determine whether fragrance formulae comply with laws, regulations, and/or standards
• Represent Lucta at Industry Meetings and advocate for the fragrance Industry.
• Continuous Improvement of Regulatory Processes, tools and internal training.
• Provide technical support and instruction to lower-level professional personnel as required

Experience

• Minimum of 5- 10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or product safety, within the fragrance industry.
• Demonstrate expertise in IFRA Standards, and Product Safety of Fragrance Compounds
• Excellent Knowledge of OSHA and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the information necessary to complete a SDS.
• Subject matter expert.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities, however working with various departments and building consensus is critical.

Qualifications

• To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university in chemistry, biology or environmental science is required; minimum 5-7 years’ experience working in the Fragrance Regulatory Area.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, multiplication, and other basic match calculations as it pertains to the position.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• To perform in this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry. Knowledge of various databases and software systems is preferred. Must be comfortable working with computers and multiple systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None Required

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision. Good interpersonal skills. Must be capable of working closely with internal and external clients on time sensitive projects. Requisite talent to plan and organize work. Excellent computer skills using MS applications and other software solutions. Motivated to seek and develop streamlined processes to improve departmental efficiency. Attention to detail is required.

Other Qualifications

• None identified.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand. The associate is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.