Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company, with over 1,300 employees working at 23 locations across the globe. They create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of their customers’ products and make a positive change in the world.

Elementis is establishing a new office and modern laboratory in Porto, Portugal. They offer exciting roles in Research & Development, Human Resources, Finance, Logistics, Customer Service, Regulatory/Product Stewardship, Sales & Marketing, providing a diverse range of opportunities to grow and make an impact. Most of the roles are regional or global.

As the Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs Specialist for our European region, you play a critical role in the execution of the PSRA activities . By monitoring and interpreting various chemical regulations, preparing hazard communications documents, and supporting global product stewardship initiatives, you contribute to our commitment to product safety, compliance, and business sustainability. Your proactive approach to addressing distributor and customer needs, as well as providing support across internal functions, is instrumental in upholding our industry leadership and reputation for responsible product management.

Your new role:

• You monitor chemical regulations and determine product regulatory status under these regulations (primarily chemical inventories, food contact and personal care regulations) by using lists, databases such as LOLI, or government authority websites.

• You p repare hazard communications documents (Safety Data Sheets, product labels, product conformation forms) and maintain product safety and compliance data in the WERCS (product stewardship database and hazard communications tool).

• You p repare registration dossiers to obtain new inventory listings and support other global regions as needed.

• You support global product stewardship programs as needed to fulfill the mission of the department such as but not limited to Product Risk Reviews, new regulations, and Product Export Control and Eco Label assessment.

• You r espond to distributor and customer product safety and regulatory compliance needs.

• You p rovide product stewardship support to other internal functions ( e.g. Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Research and Development, Marketing and Sales).

What you'll need to succeed:

• Education : Bachelors in Chemistry or in Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environment, Biology or other science discipline related to Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE)

• Experience : Two to three years minimum of Product Stewardship or regulatory compliance experience

• IT Skills : proficiency with Office 365 tools, including Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Word and Excel. Develop knowledge on the use of specialized product stewardship and regulation drive databases (Wercs, JDE etc.).

• Language Skills : Verbal and written fluency in English.

This position will have a hybrid regime with a minimum of 3 days in the office. Whilst this role will be based at the Porto Hub, there will be occasions where you may be required to travel to other Elementis sites.

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