SDS & Compliance Specialist
Italy - Bollate, IT
Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
SDS & Compliance Specialist
Position Summary
The Product Stewardship organization is embedded in the Corporate Industrial Function, but interacts closely with multiple functions providing regulatory expertise and guidance to the businesses. This position will report directly to the Specialty Polymers Operations Manager.
The SDS and Compliance Specialist will create and maintain safety data sheets (SDS) and assign trade classifications. The position accountabilities are described below.
Position Accountabilities
- Train and become an expert on export compliance regulations. Run export compliance rules in SAP, assess impact of export compliance regulations on portfolio, etc. Liase with the Customs Trade Compliance team on data gaps. Align with other Syensqo trade experts in other regions on an as needed basis. Examples of typical export regulations include, but are not limited to: Dual-use, Prior Informed Consent (PIC), Ozone depleting, drug pre-cursors, etc. Apply the classifications for R&I, intermediates, raw materials and/or commercial products.
- Train and become an expert at preparing and maintaining safety data sheets for commercial and R&I products using SAP EH&S system.
- Collaborate with Product Stewardship team members to manage and implement new/updated product regulatory knowledge.
- Develop a strong understanding of UN GHS classifications necessary to review/apply classifications in SDS.
- Provide support to the Hazcom team to test and validate new templates and new rules for global SDS on an as needed basis.
- Ensure database system consistency and carry out database cleaning if necessary.
- Work with the Operations team to optimize SDS request process and harmonize Product Stewardship procedures related to SDS and classification.
Job Specifications
Core Competencies
- Customer Care
- Teamwork
- Ethical Behavior
- Communication
- Collaboration
Minimum Education
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or other technical discipline
Preferred Education
- Understanding of polymer Chemistry a plus
- Knowledge of SAP a plus, but not required
Minimum Experience
- 5+ years experience in product stewardship, SDS writing, chemistry or other regulatory discipline
Minimum Field-of-Expertise
- Customer Focus
- Strong communication skills
- Self direction/initiative
- Attention to detail
- Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong ability to multi-task
About us
- This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
- Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.