Compliance Specialist

Company Description

ABOUT LGC STANDARDS:
LGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK’s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers’ analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Job Purpose

Responsible for ensuring products are accurately classified for sale and use such that applicable national and international laws are followed. The Compliance Specialist will also provide wider compliance advice, service, and guidance to users within LGC.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Product Classification

• Classify new and existing products according to controlled substance regulations (principally Canadian), export regulations (Canadian, EU, US, and UN) and others such as Chemical Weapons, Ozone Depleters, Military Dual use and Anti-Torture

Managing Product Transport Issues

• Understand and apply relevant embargo controls
• Classify for transport and hazard requirements and customs tariffs
• Provide guidance on general compliance requirements
• Ensure appropriate licenses are in place for holding, selling, import and export of goods
• Any other compliance or regulatory related duties as required

Manage Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure activities in Canada are carried out in accordance with license requirements and Canadian regulations (may include Canadian regulations with impacted by global conventions ex. Stockholm convention, INCB).
• Maintain and manage the compliance filing system for regulatory documents
• Prepare and summarize the compliance related monthly/quarterly/annual reports, amendment applications etc. are submitted to the regulatory authorities in timely manner.
• Supports with filling of official regulatory assessments for new products and raw materials.
• Assists in the management of regulatory programs and activities involving compliance to regulations and maintenance of all transaction records.
• Proactively manage and communicate issues, scopes, progress, and risks to ensure Supervisor and other members of the Compliances team are kept informed as appropriate
• Maintain administrative compliance of government regulations and requirements related to Controlled Substances and ECL, OZD, and other applicable legislations.
• Supporting Order to Cash process for controlled/ regulated products
• Assessing customer order requirements to ensure legislative requirements are met
• Ensure order specific requirements are promptly communicated to appropriate departments
• Review transactions of controlled/regulated products and identify and alert for suspicious activity
• Investigate critical issues triggered by DPL checks

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Minimum educational requirement includes a BSc in Chemistry or a related subject area, with a background in organic chemistry. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Preferred: MSc in Organic Chemistry

Proficiencies Required

• Experience in one or more areas described in the Job responsibilities
• Knowledge of Canadian controlled substance legislation would be a particular advantage
• Must acquire a positive Criminal Record Check required for Controlled Drugs and Substance and Precursors License

Role Dimensions

• External Regulatory Government Agencies
• Works with Departments to ensure and promote Compliance
• Coordinate with departments at site including Customer Service, Finished Goods, Shipping teams, Procurement, Production, Analytical, for regulated substance related activities.

Physical & Working Conditions/Hybrid Work

• Work will be conducted in an office and occasionally in a laboratory environment
• Occasional local and international travel to other Company sites may be required

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

Our values

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard these factors.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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