Job Description:

Sr Product Safety & Chemical Compliance Associate - NA

Job Description

Senior Product Safety & Chemical Compliance Associate

Neenah, WI or Roswell, GA

Position Description:

The incumbent Senior Product Safety & Chemical Compliance Associate is responsible for supporting the regional compliance, hazard communication, chemical reporting and other regulations and customer requirements related to the ingredients and chemical composition of products in support of the chemical management, safety assessment, stewardship, sustainability reporting and product compliance through all phases of development, commercialization and post-market life cycle management. This position is located in Neenah, Wisconsin or Roswell, Georgia, USA.

Additional key responsibilities include the database management of product bill of materials and reporting of ingredient and product composition, chemical safety information, supplier technical data, technical product assessment and other compliance information, and interaction with product safety and regulatory professionals to support the safety assessment, stewardship, reporting and compliance of K-C products to stakeholders and chemical and ingredient regulations.

The incumbent is expected to apply specialized scientific knowledge, evaluate data integrity and completeness, be self-motivated and be able to work independently on assigned projects. The incumbent is expected to develop and maintain a deep knowledge of K-C raw materials and products, differentiate credible data from questionable data when reviewing documentation and will be expected to identify, develop and implement strategies to address data gaps.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Enter product Bill of Materials in SAP EHS database, manage chemical and ingredient regulatory compliance data and SAP reporting activities, and collaborate with team members to ensure ongoing compliance through change management, new product development and market expansion.

• Ensure data entered into SAP EHS for finished products is maintained with high quality standards in accordance with data models developed to support product safety, stewardship and chemical regulation compliance.

• Perform technical evaluations of chemical and ingredients in products sold in region to enable compliance to applicable standards and regulations. Coordinate product compliance testing, including scheduling, test article shipment and final report review.

• Perform product hazard classifications, author and generate Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) based on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and local country requirements.

• Designate and obtain necessary analytical test data as needed for hazard classification, determination of compliance criterion, or as needed for registration or notification programs.

• Prepare chemical reporting data, ingredient listings and technical chemical compliance assessments for sustainability reporting, customer requirements and Regulatory Affairs in order meet regulatory obligations and product compliance determinations.

• Establish and maintain an information network for purposes of monitoring regional chemical regulatory developments, followed by appropriate preventive communication and training within the K-C business units. 

• Evaluate, appropriately process, and respond to incoming requests for chemical compliance information by applying technical knowledge of K-C products and regulations. Identify and escalate as appropriate technical or chemical compliance issues or material changes that may impact K-C products or business sectors.

• Collaborate on cross-functional team to support the management of global chemical product risk and regulatory compliance, sustainability and customer reporting, as well as emerging market product regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, biomedical or a related technical field of study with prior relevant experience:
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or
  
  
  • Masters or other advanced degree with some relevant experience preferred
  
  
  
  

• Strong IT literacy and demonstrated proficiency in working within SAP database environments and Microsoft programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.).

• Experience organizing large sets of chemical safety and regulatory data, research/product safety testing report information and the entering of these data into SAP EHS or similar type databases.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow complex scientific/technical research, protocols, and procedures and the ability to analyze and interpret scientific data using computerized systems and databases.

• Strong knowledge of national inventory, reporting, transport and product chemical and ingredient safety regulations globally with emphasis on North America (e.g. TSCA, CSIA, California Prop 65, NIOSH, OSHA, EPA, IATA/DOT/IMDG, Canada DSL/NDSL, CPSC, US FDA, Health Canada, RoHS, REACH, CLP etc.).

• Experience applying the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) standard for the generation of Safety Data Sheets.

• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills with demonstrated proficiency in working effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of toxicology and ecotoxicology data relevant to Safety Data Sheet authoring.


• Working knowledge of invoicing/accounting/contract management practices.


• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work.  If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark. 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-WI-Neenah

Additional Locations

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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