Regulatory Staffing Analyst

Founded over 35 years ago First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan Pennsylvania into a group of companies employing over 5000 team memberswhile maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers wipes feminine pads paper towels bath tissue adult incontinence products laundry detergents fabric finishers and dishwash addition we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility unity and integrity we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality youll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning professional development and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a Regulatory Staffing - Analyst for our First Quality Enterprises LLC working in Lewistown PA. The Regulatory Affairs Analyst is responsible for providing regulatory support and guidance to Absorbent Hygiene project teams Product Development legal counsel in the establishment and submission of product and material technical data required to evaluate compliance to domestic and international requirements. This includes the safety and efficacy of ingredients product development compliance customer and regulatory compliance needs and consumer regulatory inquiries

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintains current knowledge of regulations and emerging legislation applicable to consumer products primarily absorbent hygiene medical devices and cosmetics with a focus on product safety and chemicals of concern.
• Ensures continuing familiarity with all the latest applicable regulatory standards & customer requirements pertaining to product safety and chemicals of concern.
• Evaluate product and packaging safety identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with local state and federal requirements.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of products chemistries and manufacturing processes.
• Work proactively with Product Development and other cross-functional teams to maintain and continually improve safety standards and address compliance concerns ensuring safe and compliant product and packaging designs.
• Manage and collaborate with Product Development on product safety testing processes requirements for certifications and subsequent documentation.
• Supports the use of systems development and maintenance of supporting information within regulatory systems for reporting.
• Review and advise on labeling product claims training materials related to product safety and chemicals of concern.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry Toxicology Environmental Science Engineering or related field preferred. Preferred education or experience in material science or engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in regulatory preferred but may consider quality assurance research and development/support scientific affairs operations or related area.
• Experience using knowledge of product development process and product lifecycle management.
• Experience in project management; experience monitoring and measuring results.
• Experience using understanding of laboratories and test reports including hands-on experience working with certification agencies.
• Lead Auditor Certification preference ISO 9001:: 2007 or 13485:2016
• Knowledge of applicable federal state and international regulations.
• Ability to inform and educate managers and department heads on regulations and policies that require compliance.
• Must be capable of reviewing technical documents and influencing colleagues across functions.
• Ability to operate cross-functionally and chase down answers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent strategic planning skills.
• Proficient with applicable database and compliance software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Travel as required for audits or regulatory industry and customer meetings/events

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
• ...and more!