Product Stewardship Specialist Job | Thermo Fisher Bangalore
Are you passionate about hazard communication and regulatory compliance? Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in science and innovation, is looking for a Product Stewardship Specialist I in Bangalore, India. This full-time role offers the opportunity to prepare global Safety Data Sheets (SDS), conduct hazard assessments, and ensure compliance with international chemical regulations. If you have a background in toxicology, chemistry, or life sciences, along with strong analytical and regulatory skills, this could be your next career move!
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for customers in science, healthcare, and technology. With a mission to enable its customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer, Thermo Fisher offers cutting-edge technologies, services, and solutions in laboratory instruments, chemicals, and diagnostics.
Job Description of Product Stewardship Specialist Job
Job Title: Product Stewardship Specialist I
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Job ID: R-01271665
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Corporate Fully Onsite
Work Schedule Standard: Mon-Fri
Environmental Conditions: Office
Position Purpose: The Product Stewardship/Hazard Communication Specialist supports the Thermo Fisher LSLPG division portfolio by completing hazard assessments, preparing hazard communication documents (safety data sheets and labels), assisting with
SDS distribution, and maintaining product information systems for knowledge management and compliance assurance. Hazard communication responsibility is to provide information to users of hazardous chemicals and chemical mixtures so that they can protect themselves from any physical and health hazards using SDS and/or product labels.Key Responsibilities of Product Stewardship Specialist Job
- Hazard evaluation of products based on chemical formulation.
- Prepare and publish global Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels for the company’s commercial and experimental products in compliance with applicable hazard communication regulations using the WERCS software.
- Communicate with Thermo Fisher, R&D staff/manufacturer to ensure detailed compositional and physical property data needed for the product’s hazard assessment is provided.
- Comfortable working closely with internal Product Management, Sales, and Project Management teams.
- Understand the laws and global and region-specific regulations governing SDS authoring, downstream chemical distribution, and hazardous chemical management.
- Maintain data integrity on hazard assessments in the SDS authoring system.
- Actively participate in workflow and system development projects to continue to maintain compliance with global regulations and related regulatory requirements.
- Provide accurate and timely information to internal and external customers.
- Continuously improve SDS and label processes, focusing on simplicity, transparency, and efficiency, using the PPI process (Lean Methodologies).
- Research and maintain knowledge of changing country-specific hazard communication standards and regulations.
- Support the team in projects related to Hazard Communication.
Requirements for Qualification / Education / Experience for Product Stewardship Specialist Job
- Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology, or other life sciences.
- Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to deal with large amounts of detailed information accurately.
- Excellent Microsoft Suite skills. Should be comfortable with advanced MS Excel.
- Strong English skills.
- For Product Stewardship Specialist I, you need to demonstrate the ability to work in a team atmosphere and independently.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues in various locations.
- 1-2 years of experience in product stewardship, hazard communication, regulatory affairs, and dangerous goods – IATA, IMDG, ADR certification, or EHS field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Familiarity with chemical regulations like EU-CLP, REACH, Safety Data Sheet requirements, etc., is preferred.
Keywords: Regulatory Compliance Specialist, SDS Authoring Specialist, Hazard Communication Expert, Chemical Safety Specialist, Product Safety Analyst
