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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Blackburn
2 weeks ago
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Regulatory Specialist for a leading multinational coatings company based in the North Lancashire area.

Company: Leading coatings manufacturer, which owns some of the largest and most recognisable brands in the UK and the rest of the world. Profits from the organisation go towards education funds and other worthwhile causes.

Hours of work: Flexible working hours - 37.5 hours per week, starting between 7am and 10am and finishing between 4pm and 6pm.

Why join?

  • Excellent salary and very generous pension plan.

  • Stable and growing business.

  • Internal investment into people, facilities and innovation.

  • 28 days + 8 Bank holidays.

  • Health and wellbeing benefits.

  • Working for a foundation which funds education projects around the world.

  • Leading sustainability strategy.

  • Longer term - flexibility with home and office working.

  • Fantastic teams with lots of knowledge and experience.

    Location: North Lancashire.

    Duration: Permanent

    Salary: Up to £60k (depending upon your experience)

    You will be involved in:

  • Providing Regulatory support and guidance (for UK REACH and BPR - Biocidal product regulations) to R&D and planning departments.

  • Ensuring that existing and new products adhere to regulatory standards (REACH, CLP and BPR).

  • Authoring MSDS, product labels and updating product databases (UFI registrations).

  • Representing the company and liaising with trade bodies/technical committees/government officials in matters relating to regulatory affairs.

  • Keeping abreast of new regulations and laws and how this will impact products and advising on alternative options where possible.

    What do you need to be considered?

    You will need:

  • Strong background (5+ years) in chemical regulatory affairs - REACH, BPR, CLP. (EU REACH would be a distinct advantage).

  • Experience of authoring MSDS and products labels.

  • Knowledge of regulatory affairs and EH&S in one of the following areas: chemicals, coatings, inks, paints, cosmetics.

  • Science based qualification ideally within chemistry or closely related subject.

  • Excellent database, communication (written and verbal) and project management skills.

    What to do next...

    Interested?

    If you have a passion for Regulatory and Compliance and want to work for a company which has ambitious growth plans; has strong ethical and sustainability values and offers an amazing salary and benefits, then this is the role for you!

    Apply now to avoid disappointment as the company is looking to review CVs immediately

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