Product Safety

Lawter is a leading global chemical company and part of Harima Chemicals Inc. Today Lawter is a supplier to the graphics industry, adhesives, specialty coatings, aroma chemicals and the synthetic rubber industry. Lawter operates in more than 20 countries with 8 production centers and 5 technology centers.

For its headquarters in Europe (Kallo), Lawter is looking for a:

PRODUCT SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with product safety regulations for all products manufactured and sold across in the EU and Americas markets.
• Prepare SDS's and labels and assure that they reflect finished product compositions and properties.
• Manage product registrations by preparing and submitting dossiers to secure approvals in Europe and America.
• Respond to regulatory compliance inquiries and to perform periodic reviews and evaluations to validate compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide guidanceand training to our internal and external customer regarding the regulatory requirements of GHS, SDS and other international chemical regulations as required.
• Prepare appropriate and timely responses to both internal and external customer inquiries prioritizing quality and timely communication.
• Contribute to the development of regulatory recommendations and decisions to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative changes the regulatory field.
• Knowledge in various inventories in use and registration of products (REACH-worldwide, TSCA, etc.).
• Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing, Sales and R&D to implement business regulatory programs and participate in stage-gate screening and Management of Change.
• Review product compositions to assure compliance with chemical control regulations and assist in the preparation of any requested notifications to government agencies.
• Create and deliver training to business stakeholders to increase their regulatory awareness.
• Represent Lawter interests in external scientific and regulatory fora, including key industry associations.
• Visit to domestic and international locations. The job requires approximately 5% travelling.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a regulatory affairs environment.
• Full professionalproficiency in Dutch and English (written and verbal).
• The ideal candidate has demonstrated functional expertise in Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance in the international chemical industry and has a dynamic approach towards the company and the existing team

What we offer:

• You are part of a dynamic, enthusiastic and high technology environment with an open and direct culture.
• A competitive salary including fringe benefits such as meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, pension plan, Ecocheques, bonus plan, flexible working hours, bicycle allowance, bike lease plan, extra holidays…

Replies will be dealt with swiftly and in strictest confidence.