About us:
We create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry.
Infineum is a world leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of petroleum additives for fuels and lubricants. Infineum additives are in 1 in 3 vehicles worldwide, and are designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and enable cleaner transportations. With production facilities worldwide and regional business and technology centers in the UK, US, Singapore and China, there has never been a better time to start a career at Infineum.
Infineum’s successes are built on the exceptional talents of our bright and highly skilled colleagues.
Infineum brings together individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles providing remarkably different talents, perspectives, life and career experiences. We recognize that a diverse talent base creates an environment rich with innovation. We’re looking for motivated colleagues to join us where you can participate in relevant and challenging projects and we can offer the right environment for a high-performance career.
We are a Specialty Chemicals Company with powerful research and development capabilities around innovative chemistry which has a vital role to play in sustainability. We provide products needed on the journey towards the electrification of mobility, while helping to make the internal combustion engine as clean as it can be. We also use our capabilities to generate sustainability advantages to countless new markets around the world
Position Summary:
Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance (PSRC) is about understanding, controlling and communicating a product's environmental, health and safety related effects throughout its lifecycle from development, through to manufacture and final disposal. The role of Product Stewardship Advisor will appeal to candidates from the chemical industry experienced in understanding chemical regulations and translating them into compliance systems and assessing their implications on operations and product supply. The successful candidate will be a member of the Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance (PSRC) department, a diverse, multidisciplinary team within the Supply organization that supports Infineum’s global operations.
The Product Stewardship Advisor role is principally based at Infineum’s Linden Office. However, Infineum operates a flexible working policy, such that location can be split between the office and home-working if preferred. The position reports to the Global Product Stewardship Manager and has primary responsibility for monitoring and maintaining chemical regulatory compliance in the Americas & Latin Americas region, but extending to other regulatory regimes in EU and AP as required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Accountability for maintaining chemical regulatory compliance in the Americas (Canada, USA, Mexico & Latin American countries)
• Responsibility for completing regulatory reporting requirements in designated regions (e.g. US TSCA, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, emerging schemes in Latin Americas)
• Provide technical expertise to regulatory assessments of new product developments, including country-specific substance notifications
• Supporting other colleagues in the global team to meet local regulatory compliance requirements
• Monitor, summarize and communicate regional regulatory developments in support of the departments’ peer-led Regulatory Network
• Track, evaluate and conduct impact analyses of regulatory or substance-lead changes, with development of compliance strategies and coordination of timely implementation of action plans
• Engagement with internal stakeholders to determine effective resolution on regulatory issues
• Provide regulatory guidance to regional manufacturing plants, and support external customer enquiries
• Support and develop process improvements, SOPs and implementation of best practices to ensure regulatory compliance
• Advocate for regulatory compliance and provide internal training, where appropriate
• Any additional responsibilities as assigned according to the defined functional and business objectives
Key Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience). A strong organic chemistry background would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of the fundamental principles behind GHS for classification of hazardous chemicals
• Knowledge and experience of chemical substance regulations, transport regulations and regulatory reporting in the Americas
• An awareness or interest in the developing regulatory requirements in Latin Americas would be an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of the interconnectivity of regulatory data and good judgement in interpreting complex situations
• Some familiarity with SAP EHS linked to SDS authorship or Substance Volume Tracking would be an advantage
• Familiarity working with large databases and good IT literacy with attention to detail
• Ability to manage own workload priorities and ensure all deadlines are met
• Strong self-drive, initiative and ability to work autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, geographically diverse team
• Ability to communicate (in English) and influence effectively including experience of presenting and justifying regulatory recommendations to stakeholders
• Regular and reliable attendance
What We Offer:
• The opportunity to learn and grow. We believe there is no better way to learn than by doing, so from day one you will have the opportunity to make a real difference and develop the next generation of fuel and lubricant additives that will power transportation of the future.
• Opportunity to support patents for innovative technologies
• Exposure across several key global groups and the opportunity to work with people from around the world, gaining an understanding of a commercial business as a whole
• Build a stimulating, long-term career with an inclusive company that values everyone as an individual.
• Competitive salary, medical and retirement benefits
• Community outreach activities & social clubs – Recognition, Inclusiveness & Diversity, Environmental
• Onsite medical, café, gym, fitness classes, sports teams and secure onsite parking
• Convenient to NYC, Airport & Public Transportation
