Job Description

Who we are and what we do:

The Chemicals Group at Intertek Assuris is looking for a motivated, client focused, recent science graduate to support our regulatory consulting services. The Associate I US Regulatory will work within a team to deliver innovative and bespoke assurance expertise that supports client projects focused on matters related to chemical regulatory compliance. Expertise areas include US chemical/polymer/organism notification/registration, with general support for jurisdictions around the globe. In this exciting role, the candidate will utilize their scientific background and exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills; learn the regulations governing chemicals under the US TSCA and State regulations; work with a team of experienced regulatory affairs/scientific subject matter experts and the broader group of industry leading notification/registration experts; become a valued partner for our clients in the chemical industry; and champion their personal growth plan for scientific assurance excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the preparation and successful processing of accurate and complete Regulatory Notifications via:

+ Support product compliance strategies and related project proposals, gaining advice, as needed, from Associate Director, project manager and/or scientists
+ Working with client and other Company staff to gather, review and understand information required to prepare regulatory notifications, seeking advice as required from Associate Director
+ Compiling, summarizing and understanding administrative/technical information into the prescribed format, depending on government requirements (with assistance from administrative support staff, and others, where required)
+ Arranging for final delivery to government authorities, tracking progress and communicating status to clients

• Support Associate Director to work with team to gather, summarize, interpret, deliver information related to regulatory amendments.
• Work with Associate Director to prepare proposals and promotional packages for potential clients
• Work with Associate Director and Admin to coordinate the release of promotional newsletters and other promotional material.
• Draft newsletters and other promotional announcements
• Manage regulatory tracking and project management databases associated with subject matter area.
• Organize pertinent information according to project requirements.
• Research regulatory information: contact various jurisdictions to obtain their regulations; directly contact officials at regulatory agencies; review client material to be analyzed; compare regulations with client information and make recommendations based on the comparison results; prepare draft report/summaries of data to be reviewed by senior regulatory staff member.
• Contribute to regulatory horizon scanning: monitor new information (from websites, journals, TOCs, listservs, etc.) related to global substance management; write monthly report.
• Assist senior scientific staff with special requests.

Qualifications

EXTERNAL EDUCATION

• B.Sc. Degree in Science: environmental, toxicology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, etc. (0-1 years experience)
• Aptitude and interest in regulatory scientific issues

Core Competencies

• Good customer service skills
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written format
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Effective business writing and composition skills with a good command of the English language
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Microsoft Office software expertise

Value Added Competencies

• Ability to critically evaluate scientific papers
• Ability to work on a number of different aspects of one project and evaluate and integrate work from a number of sources into the project
• Ability to retain clear picture of project goals, plus understanding how projects are structured
• Excellent written skills as a professional scientist

Our Value Proposition

We offer a salary and benefits package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, RRSP with company match, generous vacation/sick time, tuition reimbursement and more.

Why Work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek is committed to a safe work environment for our employees and clients. Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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