Regulatory Affairs Manager - Pesticides, Biocides, & Biofuels

Overview

We're hiring! Kemin is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our Animal Nutrition and Health team.  This position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance of product formulations, labels, and literature, as well as preparing and submitting dossiers to support registration of pesticide products used primarily in the USA. Knowledge and/or experience in Canada or Mexico will be useful in this role.

The ideal candidate will have experience with EPA registrations. 

We Are Kemin 

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.  

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.   

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.  

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers in more than 120 countries.   

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…  

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays. 
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.  

• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.  
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours. 

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret scientific data supporting safety and efficacy of to prepare dossiers to support regulatory approval for a variety of products including, but not limited to pesticides, biocides, and biofuels products. 
• Interpret relevant government regulations and determine regulatory requirements to prepare dossiers for government approval of pesticide products.
• Prepare and submit dossiers and reports to regulatory agencies in North America, not limited to the US EPA and FDA.
• Develop and utilize regulatory strategies to achieve product registrations for the designated products in the pesticide portfolio on a timely basis to support commercialization efforts.
• Serve as a Kemin regulatory pesticide registration expert under the direction of senior Regulatory Affairs management

• Collaborate and communicate with other internal departments such as, but not limited to R&D, Marketing, Sales, Technical Services, Finance, and Leadership team members.

• Responsible for review of pesticide and biofuels product formulations, product claims, labels, safety data sheets and associated marketing and sales collateral.
• Attend industry meetings or trade shows when necessary; stay current on trends as they affect pesticide and biofuels regulations.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelors Degree in a Science related  field with a minimum or 5 years of demonstrated experience in successfully registering pesticides with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Experience with food contact substances and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is desirable. 
• Must be customer service oriented and work well with varied personalities inside and outside of Kemin. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and handle basic math problems.
• Ability to manage projects while working in a fast paced business environment. 
• Analytical abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Up to 5% travel. 

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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