Regulatory Compliance Officer

at  Sterling St James LLC

JOB SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity at our Cincinnati, OH location for a Regulatory Compliance Officer. This role will involve ensuring compliance with chemical control and other product-related regulations, advocating for legislative changes, and coordinating activities related to product stewardship. We offer a competitive salary, a bonus potential of 10%, an attractive 401K plan with matching, and relocation assistance. This is a non-travel position that allows for 2 days of remote work per week. If you have a positive attitude and a passion for learning, we would love for you to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field such as Chemical Engineering or Toxicology.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in the chemical industry, with preference given to those with experience in the coatings/inks industry.
• 5+ years of experience in US and international chemical regulatory compliance, including knowledge of FDA or other American or international chemical control laws and regulations.
• Fluent in English, with additional fluency in Spanish or Portuguese being a plus.
• Experience with hazard communication (Hazcom) is preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of organic chemistry is preferred, but non-organic chemistry experience will also be considered.
• Experience in the petrochemical industry is a plus.

• Monitor the development of chemical-related regulations in the region and collaborate with business units and research and development to create mitigation plans and identify new product opportunities.
• Develop processes and systems to ensure compliance with new and existing regulations related to product safety and regulatory affairs.
• Prepare and submit notifications and registration documents to authorities for marketing our products in compliance with regional regulations.
• Assess and communicate the compliance status of our products to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interact with authorities as needed for ongoing notifications, clarifications, and inspections.
• Collaborate with the Global Hazard Communication team to ensure compliance with regional regulations for product documents such as MSDS and labels.
• Recommend the participation of the company in business teams, trade associations, and advocacy groups related to product stewardship and regulatory compliance.
• Manage submissions through the Product Steward Network and coordinate activities for multiple plant products.
• Train business partners on regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Manage product regulatory compliance aspects of change management processes.
• Ensure product regulatory compliance for new products through the AIMS process.