Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job title Regulatory Affairs Specialist 

Location: Dallas, Texas Or Conroe, Texas 

Reports to: Head of R&D  

Hempel, founded in Denmark in 1915, is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe, our products protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency. Through our brands Hempel, Neogard, Crown Paints, Wattyl and Farrow & Ball, we provide solutions for the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries. 

Job Summary: The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will be responsible for managing the regulatory compliance aspects of the assigned operation in order to meet both governmental as well as customer requirements. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Understand and use Hempel Company’s ISO 9001 Quality System. 

• Coordinate with Administration, Production, Sales Management Advertising and Information Systems to maintain conformity with federal, state and local regulations specific to:  

• Product compliance (VOC for local, state and federal) 

• Hazard communications (including in-lab) 

• Labelling 

• Understand TSCA Regulatory Compliance and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) New Substance Notification requirements. 

• Responsible for maintaining chemical/substance regulatory compliance in USA, Canada, Mexico, and South America 

• Manage substance/product registration and compliance for new product development activities, including country-specific substance notifications. (i.e. US TSCA PMNs, LVEs, CEPA NSNs). 

• Coordinate with R&D, Local HSE-Operations, Commercial teams to maintain conformity with federal, state, and local regulations specific to: 

• Product compliance (VOC/HAP for local, state, and federal) 

• FDA Title 21 

• Hazard communications (including in-lab) 

• Labelling 

• Proactively Monitor and interpret (existing and developing) chemical/substance regulations and assess impact on business to provide proactive and timely advice/guidance. 

• Compile and prepare all necessary information/documentation for the development of a new or optimized product or import of new product to the region and sign off Regulatory Screening forms. 

• Collaborate with the Global Regulatory team to monitor, develop, and update product literature to ensure regulatory compliance. 

• Represent Hempel Americas in industry associations and consortia technical / regulatory committees, as needed. 

• Lead and manage customer regulatory requests for the Americas region, ensuring timely and accurate responses. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree, BA or higher degree in Chemistry or other lab science, OR 

• 5 years of laboratory experience in the coatings industry 

• Good computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office. 

• Independent research and project management capabilities. 

• Have good verbal and written English communication skills 

• Independent research and project management capabilities. 

What is in it for you? 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment  

• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses 

• 12 paid holidays 

• 15 vacation days to start  

• 6 personal days 

• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement 

• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one 

• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected  

• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments. 

• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.