Product Regulatory Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Product Regulatory Specialist

Job Description

The Product Regulatory Specialist works closely with product development, supply chain, project management, marketing, and sales teams to ensure that lubricants marketed globally comply with all relevant product and chemical regulations. This role supports new product development, manages product stewardship activities, and ensures that products meet requirements related to GHS, USMCA, import/export regulations, REACH, and other regulatory frameworks. The position is well-suited for someone who enjoys problem-solving, structured processes, and collaborating with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, transparent, and continuously learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with product development, supply chain, project management, marketing, and sales teams to ensure regulatory compliance of lubricants marketed globally.
• Review and approve industrial and consumer packaging to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage internal and external product regulatory requests by assigning ownership, tracking progress, and updating status.
• Organize, update, and control Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents and related records to maintain accurate and current information.
• Validate databases and information related to Proposition 65, SVHC, REACH, and other relevant regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain well-organized records that enable quick and reliable retrieval of required regulatory information.
• Prepare documentation and supporting materials to fulfill requirements associated with USMCA.
• Complete product and chemical classifications for shipping hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support new product development by providing regulatory guidance and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Actively participate in initiatives to improve regulatory processes, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Perform other product stewardship and regulatory compliance functions as assigned.
• Collaborate as an individual contributor with ownership over specific accounts or regulatory processes, while working closely with a Product Regulatory Associate and the broader regulatory team.
• Engage in customer-facing interactions as needed, providing clear and accurate regulatory information and support.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, chemical, or product compliance.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations (HazCom preferred).
• Working knowledge of DOT/49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations; formal training is a plus.

This is a Contract position based out of New Hope, MN.

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $41.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in New Hope,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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