What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Specialist position at Randstad Digital Americas?
Overview
job summary:
Our client, a global leader in the medical device industry, is seeking a Specialist in Change Control & Data Retrieval/Collection to support their Product Environmental Compliance (PEC) PMO portfolio.
location: Portage, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $32 - 42 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
WHO WE WANT
Collaborative partners: Individuals who build strong cross-functional relationships to gather, validate, and align data across global teams, suppliers, and systems.
Detail-oriented problem solvers: Professionals who can navigate complex datasets, trace information across multiple systems, and ensure accuracy and completeness for regulatory compliance.
Goal-oriented achievers: Individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are focused on delivering compliant, high-quality outputs aligned to evolving PEC requirements.
Continuous improvement drivers: People who proactively identify gaps in data availability, quality, and processes, and work to enhance data collection and reporting mechanisms.
What You Will Do
As the Change Control & Data Retrieval Specialist, you will play a critical role in enabling Product Environmental Compliance initiatives through structured data gathering, validation, and integration. You will:
Lead data retrieval and collection efforts across internal systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, QMS) and external sources (e.g., suppliers) to support global regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, RoHS, PFAS, PPWR).
Compile, cleanse, and validate complex datasets to ensure accuracy, traceability, and readiness for regulatory submissions and internal reporting.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and external suppliers to obtain required material, component, and product-level compliance data.
Create and manage Enterprise Change Notices (ECNs) within the Quality Management System to implement updates tied to compliance findings, ensuring all documentation and data inputs are audit-ready.
Translate regulatory requirements into actionable data needs, identifying required attributes, documentation, and evidence to support initiatives.
Support supplier engagement and outreach to request, track, and follow up on material declarations, certifications, and documentation.
Perform data analysis and gap assessments, highlighting missing or inconsistent information and driving resolution with stakeholders.
Maintain and update project tracking tools and dashboards, ensuring visibility into data collection progress, risks, and completion status.
Contribute to process improvements by standardizing data collection methods, templates, and workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Act as a Change Owner as needed, coordinating implementation plans and ensuring execution aligns with regulatory timelines.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and interpret complex datasets.
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and validate data from multiple sources.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse, global teams.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Preferred
Experience in change control or change management within a regulated industry.
Background in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated manufacturing industry.
Familiarity with Product Environmental Compliance regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, PFAS).
Experience with PLM tools (e.g., Windchill or similar enterprise systems) and Change Control processes.
Experience working with supplier communications, data collection, and compliance documentation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
job summary:
Our client, a global leader in the medical device industry, is seeking a Specialist in Change Control & Data Retrieval/Collection to support their Product Environmental Compliance (PEC) PMO portfolio.
location: Portage, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $32 - 42 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
WHO WE WANT
Collaborative partners: Individuals who build strong cross-functional relationships to gather, validate, and align data across global teams, suppliers, and systems.
Detail-oriented problem solvers: Professionals who can navigate complex datasets, trace information across multiple systems, and ensure accuracy and completeness for regulatory compliance.
Goal-oriented achievers: Individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are focused on delivering compliant, high-quality outputs aligned to evolving PEC requirements.
Continuous improvement drivers: People who proactively identify gaps in data availability, quality, and processes, and work to enhance data collection and reporting mechanisms.
What You Will Do
As the Change Control & Data Retrieval Specialist, you will play a critical role in enabling Product Environmental Compliance initiatives through structured data gathering, validation, and integration. You will:
Lead data retrieval and collection efforts across internal systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, QMS) and external sources (e.g., suppliers) to support global regulatory requirements (e.g., REACH, RoHS, PFAS, PPWR).
Compile, cleanse, and validate complex datasets to ensure accuracy, traceability, and readiness for regulatory submissions and internal reporting.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and external suppliers to obtain required material, component, and product-level compliance data.
Create and manage Enterprise Change Notices (ECNs) within the Quality Management System to implement updates tied to compliance findings, ensuring all documentation and data inputs are audit-ready.
Translate regulatory requirements into actionable data needs, identifying required attributes, documentation, and evidence to support initiatives.
Support supplier engagement and outreach to request, track, and follow up on material declarations, certifications, and documentation.
Perform data analysis and gap assessments, highlighting missing or inconsistent information and driving resolution with stakeholders.
Maintain and update project tracking tools and dashboards, ensuring visibility into data collection progress, risks, and completion status.
Contribute to process improvements by standardizing data collection methods, templates, and workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Act as a Change Owner as needed, coordinating implementation plans and ensuring execution aligns with regulatory timelines.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and interpret complex datasets.
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and validate data from multiple sources.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse, global teams.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
Preferred
Experience in change control or change management within a regulated industry.
Background in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated manufacturing industry.
Familiarity with Product Environmental Compliance regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, PFAS).
Experience with PLM tools (e.g., Windchill or similar enterprise systems) and Change Control processes.
Experience working with supplier communications, data collection, and compliance documentation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $32 - $42