Our location in South Portland, ME, currently has an opportunity for a Product Safety Specialist. The position will develop a standardized product composition template and process. This role will liaise between Technical Product Support, R&D, site-level Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and outside suppliers/vendors.
Title: Product Safety Specialist
Location: South Portland, ME
Duration: 12 Months
Responsibilities
- Understands and supports the EHS sections of the SDS and develops / maintains the SDS inventory for Finished products and intermediates.
- Develops and maintains formal Product Safety systems and programs to ensure adequate organization. Partners with quality and operations to ensure Product Safety requirements are incorporated into process design/development and manufacturing.
- Conducts part/product assessments to identify impacts of Product Stewardship regulations in the supply chain.
- Supports the development of the Product Composition and SDS strategy with the sites and/or with the other division functions, and interface with 3rd party consultants.
- Support the development of a long-range plan for Product Safety and Product Stewardship strategy, considering long term goals and continuous improvement.
- Exhibits advanced ability to apply concepts of careful communication.
- Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines.
- Follows through on goals and incorporates the ideas of others; shares resources, knowledge and accountability to benefit the objectives of the business.
Key Success Factors
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Flexibility to work and manage changing priorities
- Strong background in biology or chemistry
- Experience in environmental safety
Desired Qualifications
- B.S., MS or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical field
- 5+ years in the Biotechnology industry with a significant focus in product safety and/or product stewardship experience
- Expertise in Safety Data Sheet (SDS) generation
- Experienced with regulations and internal standards for Product Safety
- Proven track record of technical project management/oversight
Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
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