About the position
Under the supervision of the Product Stewardship Manager, the Product Stewardship Specialist will be responsible for supporting product stewardship efforts to ensure APM products comply with applicable Chemical control laws and regulations in the markets we operate in. This position will work across Ascend businesses to gather data and information to support compliance and registration activities while collaborating with supply chain, technology, and commercial departments for Ascend Performance Materials.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage internal raw material / chemical databases to ensure compliance with internal requirements and applicable global regulations
- Assisting other team members with data gathering and filing for supporting regulatory compliance for worldwide Ascend Performance Materials commercial and R&D products
- Tracking Emerging regulations and working with other team members to ensure compliance
- Authoring Safety Data sheets and assisting with maintenance and management of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management software to keep SDS and labels up to date
- Assisting with IMDS (automotive) entries
- Assisting with product stewardship letters to our customers
- Supporting with transportation reviews
Requirements
- BS or higher in Chemistry, toxicology, or related sciences
- Knowledge of Excel, PPT and similar applications
Nice-to-haves
- Minimum of 2 years of Product Stewardship experience (SDS, transportation, Chemical regulations, TSCA, EU REACH, Japan CSCL/ISHL, China, K-REACH etc.) in the chemical industry
- Experience with SAP and SDS authoring software
- Bilingual a plus (e.g. APAC regional languages)
Benefits
- Access to on-site medical clinics at U.S. facilities
- Global wellness rewards program
- Employee-driven recognition plan
- Commitment to Zero for personal injuries, process safety incidents, and environmental releases
- Support from the Ascend Cares Foundation for employees in need
- Leadership development, skills training, and mentoring programs
