Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job titleRegulatory Affairs Specialist

Location:Dallas TexasOrConroe Texas

Reports to:Head of R&D

Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildingsinfrastructureand other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.Throughour brands HempelNeogard Crown PaintsWattyland Farrow & Ball weprovide solutions forthe Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

JobSummary:The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will be responsiblefor managing the regulatory compliance aspects of the assigned operationin order tomeet both governmental as well as customer requirements.

EssentialResponsibilities:

• Understand and use Hempel Companys ISO 9001 Quality System.

• Coordinate with Administration Production Sales ManagementAdvertisingand Information Systems tomaintainconformity with federalstateand local regulations specific to:

• Product compliance (VOC for localstateand federal)

• Hazard communications (including in-lab)

• Labelling

• Understand TSCA Regulatory Compliance and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) New Substance Notification requirements.

• Responsible formaintainingchemical/substance regulatory compliance in USA Canada Mexico and South America

• Manage substance/product registration and compliance for new product development activities including country-specific substance notifications. (i.e. US TSCA PMNs LVEs CEPA NSNs).

• Coordinate with R&D Local HSE-Operations Commercial teams tomaintainconformity with federal state and local regulations specific to:

• Product compliance (VOC/HAP for local state and federal)

• FDA Title 21

• Hazard communications (including in-lab)

• Labelling

• Proactively Monitor and interpret (existing and developing) chemical/substance regulations and assess impact on business to provide proactive andtimelyadvice/guidance.

• Compile and prepare all necessary information/documentation for the development of a new or optimized product or import of new product to the region and sign off Regulatory Screening forms.

• Collaborate with the Global Regulatory team tomonitor develop and update product literature to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Represent Hempel Americas in industry associations and consortia technical / regulatory committees as needed.

• Lead and manage customer regulatory requests for the Americas region ensuringtimelyandaccurateresponses.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelorsof Science Degree BA or higher degree in Chemistry or other lab science OR

• 5 years of laboratory experience in the coatings industry

• Good computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office.

• Independent research and project management capabilities.

• Have good verbal and written English communication skills

• Independent research and project management capabilities.

What is in it for you

• Medical dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment

• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses

• 12 paid holidays

• 15 vacation days to start

• 6 personal days

• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement

• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one

• Basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected

• Enjoy16 weeksof fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paidpaternity leave supporting you during lifes most important moments.

• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.