Hazard Communication Regulatory Specialist

Description

Brief Job Overview

The Hazard Communication Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports safety, occupational health, and environmental initiatives and is responsible for creating OSHA-complaint Safety Data Sheets and hazard labels for USP Reference Standards and other chemical and biological products, including the classification of the chemicals under international, federal, and state regulations.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

In this role at USP, you contribute to USPs public health mission of increasing equitable access to high-quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.

The Hazard Communication Regulatory Compliance Specialist has the following responsibilities:

• [40 %] Independently research the pharmacological, toxicological, chemical, and physical properties of all USP chemical products to determine acute and chronic human health hazards, physical hazards relating to fire and accidental release, and hazards to the environment.

• [30 %] Determine the hazard classification for each USP chemical product under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1200, the classification for transport under49 CFR § 172 (DOTs Hazardous Materials Regulation) and the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations, and the classification for hazardous waste under 40 CFR § 261 (EPAs Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste regulation).

• [20 %] Provides RSP Handling Categories, potency evaluations, and any other requested safety information to USP staff and customers as required by law and as requested.

• [10 %] Create and revise SDSs and hazard label text using 3E Generate.

Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:

• Bachelors degree in science or communication and two years of hazard communication or laboratory experience, or advanced degree in industrial hygiene, toxicology, or related field.

• Knowledge of general mathematics, chemistry, and biology.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to communicate technical knowledge across a wide range of audiences.

• Research experience, including electronic database and internet services.

• Ability to think critically, analyze conflicting data, and evaluate information sources.

• Highly organized with good attention to detail and able to work independently as well as an effective team member.

• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel) and database experience.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Experience with:

o Regulations and standards for Hazard Communication, including U.S. Federal 29 CFR 1910.1200, Maryland COMAR 09.12.33: Maryland Right to Know law, and the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

o Federal Agencies with roles in workplace and chemical safety, such as the CDC, OSHA, NIOSH, NIH, etc. and their associated publications (e.g. Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances or the Federal Register)

o Medical and scientific literature

• Knowledge of toxicology, industrial hygiene, hazard and risk communication, and chemical regulation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None, this is an individual contributor role.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $65,000.00 - $81,000.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidates skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)