What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at Formrite Companies?
The compliance specialist ensures that a company’s products and processes adhere to the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, specifically concerning SVHC’s.
Key Responsibilities
- Determines whether products contain any SVHC’s in excess of the 0.1% weight by weight (w/w) threshold.
- Gathers necessary information about chemicals in articles from product development, procurement, and the supply chain.
- Reviews Bill of Materials (BOM) and Bill of Substances (BOS) to identify potential risks.
- Conducts or coordinates laboratory testing to confirm material composition and SVHC content.
- Maintains a database of material compliance data gathered from vendors and partners.
- Prepares regulatory submissions for SVHC’s.
- Ensures Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical files and Declarations of Conformity are updated.
- Discloses the presence of SVHC’s in products exceeding 0.1% w/w at the article level to customers and consumers within 45 days of request.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement environmental compliance for new accessory partners an verify results.
- Develops and implements risk management strategies for SVHC’s.
- Regularly monitors the SVHC Candidate List for updates.
- Develops a plan for substance replacement or phase-out where necessary.
- Conducts supply chain assessments and implements chemical inventory management systems.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, engineering)
- Typically requires 2 years of experience in a regulated environment, such as GMP.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., certified compliance and ethics professional – CCEP) may be advantageous.
Experience
- Experience in environmental material or compliance engineering.
- Understanding of EU directives on electronics, packaging, and waste.
- Knowledge of REACH, SVHC, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, PFAS and emissions regulations. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
- Experience presenting technical information and working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with industry tools and databases for materials and compliance.
Benefits Offered
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26