Regulatory Specialist I - ECOLAB

Join Ecolab as a Regulatory Specialist I – Toxicology in the North American Regulatory Affairs Team. This position is primarily responsible for providing toxicology support for Ecolab’s commercial and innovation product portfolio across Ecolab’s various business units.

This position may be located at an Ecolab campus in Naperville, IL, or Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN with a hybrid work model. A remote position may be considered if candidates are not located near Ecolab campus locations.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Provide toxicology support and technical guidance to assigned Ecolab business regarding product safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Address internal and external customer questions on the toxicology hazard and risk of Ecolab products.
• Work proactively with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety and stewardship is considered early in the product development process.
• Provide subject matter expertise to classify hazardous substances according to GHS and CLP.
• Participate in internal Ecolab research- and business-related meetings and projects.
• Interact with governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations regarding toxicology and related regulatory science.
• Participate in industry-wide trade associations and technical workgroups to address regulatory issues impacting Ecolab’s business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in toxicology or related field (pharmacology, public health, biochemistry, etc)
• Experience applying scientific skills and knowledge to address chemical safety questions.
• Experience conveying technical information, both by written and oral communication, to non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities while working in a team environment.
• No Immigration Sponsorship is available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Toxicology or related field (Pharmacology, Public Health, Biochemistry, etc)
• Prior regulatory expertise with programs and agencies such as the U.S. EPA, FDA, OSHA and counterpart regulatory agencies outside the US.
• Past participation in industry or trade association consortia addressing toxicology and regulatory issues.
• Experience conducting human health and environmental hazard evaluations and risk assessments.
• Ability to represent the company and influence policy in regulatory toxicology matters related to product safety and stewardship.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations involving product safety issues yet understand potential regulatory requirements and public relations issues.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to be collaborative and develop relationships amongst broad stakeholder groups.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.