Product Stewardship Specialist-II

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the world? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Stewardship Specialist II to join our world-class team. As a global leader in providing scientific solutions, we are dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Determine, implement, and supervise product stewardship programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide support to the Global Product Stewardship team by implementing systems and procedures, completing projects, and tracking compliance for raw materials and finished products
• Lead material introduction (NPI), classifications, and labeling (including dangerous goods classifications)
• Ensure completion of regulatory and risk management assessments for compliance to applicable regulations including GHS, DG, TSCA, OSHA, EPA, EU REACH, ECHA, etc.
• Authorize SDS and Labels for Hazard classification using UL WERCs
• Classify substances/mixtures in accordance with GHS regulation and maintain good understanding of applicable regional regulations
• Interact with global customers, suppliers, and other functions to support hazard communication and regulatory compliance needs
• Develop expertise in regulations by maintaining current knowledge of laws and regulations, providing updates, and responding quickly and accurately to customer requests, internal personnel, and suppliers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution of product stewardship initiatives
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions successfully
• Develop process improvement plans using Lean methodologies
• Lead projects related to global Product Stewardship and assist in meeting business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Assist in annual product reporting requirements as necessary
• Guide and support team members to achieve team goals
  
  

Requirements

• Master of science degree in Chemistry or other life science
• 5 or more years’ Experience required in hazard communication, chemical hazard assessment, and developing Safety Data Sheets and labels following global regulations.
• Good knowledge of current Hazard Communication requirements and other global chemical regulations (e.g., OSHA, REACH, ECHA, CLP, GHS, TSCA, regional specific experience with Korea, China preferred)
• Solid understanding of Prop 65, OSHA, EMS, and ISO guidelines
• Project management experience
• Strong systems background in product lifecycle management and any SDS authoring tool
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  
  

What sets this opportunity apart is the chance to work for a company that values diversity and inclusion. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and drives success. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment where all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are respected and celebrated.

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