What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSRA Specialist III position at AkzoNobel?
Date: Jan 21, 2025
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77091
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
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Job Purpose
The Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) Specialist III has basic knowledge of the relevant Product Safety regulatory landscape. They contribute to team deliverables by evaluating and validating data sources and ensuring regulatory compliance. Resolving and responding to customer inquiries in an accurate and timely fashion. Some individuals have specialist roles leading or supporting regulatory areas. This position will focus on TSCA/CEPA Compliance, GHS Compliance and Labeling.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage regulatory activities to support TSCA/CEPA compliance for the AkzoNobel North America (NAM) business (Marine, Yacht). Ensure compliance with EPA and Health Canada regulations.
- Submit dossiers to EPA, Health Canada, and State Government agencies in a timely and organized fashion.
- Assist in the response to EPA and Health Canada reporting requirements.
- Assist team members in other regulatory areas such as biocidal registrations and raw material compliance.
- Maintain and help build a repository for tracking.
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant NAM chemicals regulations and ensure transfer and retention of knowledge.
- Respond to internal customers and resolve raw material and/or product issues accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Communicate effectively both internally (other departments/ functions) and externally (Customers, regulators, suppliers, trade associations).
- Develop a good understanding of customer needs and relevant regulatory topics affecting the business, especially as it relates to GHS Compliance and Labeling.
- Be able to translate complex regulatory requirements to practical implications for the business.
- Identify potential non-compliances and areas of risk to the business and offer solutions.
- Contribute to cross-functional project teams as required.
- Identify and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of standard procedures (eg SOPs, ISO procedures).
Level of Autonomy
- Critical decisions should be discussed with direct management before implementation to establish a standard. Role can make independent decisions once a clear standard for a specific area or topic is set.
Job Requirements
- BS in a science discipline preferred (e.g. chemistry, toxicology, or closely related discipline) or equivalent experience in a Scientific discipline
- 1-4 yrs experience in Regulatory or RD&I role or other relevant function preferred
Total Compensation
- The salary range for these skills is: $65,000 to $75,000 a 5% Annual Bonus
- 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
- Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
- Short & Long term disability
- Paid Parental leave
- Career growth opportunities
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- Employee referral plan
- Employee appreciation days
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 44485
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Nearest Major Market: Houston
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
