Product Stewardship Specialist I

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Team:

The Hazard Communication team evaluates and communicates the hazards of chemicals used and sold. This information is conveyed by means of comprehensive programs that include labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and employee training.

Role & Responsibilities:

Purpose:

Conduct hazard assessments for all products. Maintain product safety data in the Oracle Cloud system. Prepare Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in multiple languages, incorporating information from various global chemical inventories. Provide product label information. Respond to customer inquiries regarding product safety. Perform miscellaneous shipment reviews and transport classifications.

Responsibilities:

• Assists other employees in accomplishment of Thermo Fisher company goals.
• Build trust and performs additional tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs. Participates in EH&S initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Collaborate with Thermo Fisher R&D staff to ensure detailed compositional and physical property data needed for the product's hazard assessment are provided.
• Work with company’s toxicologists to ensure product's hazards are adequately evaluated and addressed on the SDS and labels as needed.
• Understand and interpret U.S. and International transportation hazard classifications abiding laws and regulations (e.g. OSHA, GHS, REACH) governing SDS authoring, downstream chemical distribution, and hazardous chemical management within the Environmental Health and Safety industry.
• Responsible for examining product formulation and documentation required for accurate hazardous characterization
• Maintain product safety information in internal data repository
• Assist with management of SDS distribution tool.
• Assist on team projects.

Candidate Requirement:

Education & Experience levels:

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology or other life sciences.
• Requires strong analytical skills and ability to accurately handle large amounts of detailed information.
• Proven ability to work in an ambitious environment and to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to learn sophisticated databases.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.
• Promotes understanding of customer requirements and expectations.
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Proven track record on multiple assignments concurrently.
• Experience working with multiple customers.
• Prioritize work to meet changing demands. Must be motivated to learn on the job and take initiative for training.

Nature of experience:

• Knowledge and experience in global hazard communication requirements and chemical control laws.
• Demonstrates involvement during business requirement with optimism and “can do” perspective.
• Is strategic, astute and forward-thinking. Encourage, motivates and collaborates with team.

Knowledge Required:

• Familiarity with Chemical Regulations like GHS, REACH, Safety Data Sheet requirements, etc.
• IATA DGR certification is preferred.
• Experience in handling WERCS, Sales force Cloud PLM systems are preferred

Skills:

• Ability to handle the workload to meet standard response times and business needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Skills in Microsoft suite, MS-Excel and MS-Access.
• Strong English skills. Additional language skills (European or Asian) will be an added advantage.