Compliance Specialist

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 your analytical needs in more than 170 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standard, 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 to meet your analytical needs.

1. Chemical & Trade Compliance Management

• Review and assess legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the company’s chemical products in China and relevant import/export jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to:
  • Customs import/export controls (HS classification, customs declaration, licensing, regulated goods, etc.)
  • Chemical management regulations (hazardous chemicals, general chemicals, new chemical substances, GHS classification, SDS/MSDS requirements, etc.)
• Provide compliance assessments and recommendations for new products, raw materials, suppliers, or trade models

2. Documentation & Compliance System Management

• Establish and maintain compliance documentation, records, and regulatory databases related to chemical and trade compliance
• Review and prepare compliance-related documents such as regulatory filings, customs documentation, permits, declarations, and compliance statements
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries from authorities or third-party auditors

3. Regulatory Monitoring & Interpretation

• Monitor updates to Chinese and relevant international laws and regulations, with a focus on:
  • Customs and trade compliance regulations
  • Chemical safety, environmental, and occupational health regulations
• Interpret regulatory changes and translate them into internal compliance guidelines, procedures, and training materials

4. Supply Chain Compliance Support

• Support compliance across supply chain operations, including procurement, production, warehousing, logistics, transportation, and import/export activities
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and other business teams to identify compliance risks and implement corrective or preventive actions

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above (or equivalent)
• Preferred majors: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related technical fields

Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of one or more of the following areas:
  • China customs and import/export regulations
  • Chemical management regulations (e.g., hazardous chemicals, new chemical substance registration, GHS/SDS)
• Basic chemical knowledge with the ability to understand chemical properties, classifications, and associated risks

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in trade compliance, chemical management, or related roles in chemicals, pharmaceutical or supply chain-related industries preferred (or equivalent)

Language Skills

• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (reading, writing, and speaking), including the ability to interpret regulations and communicate with authorities
• Good command of English for reading regulations and communicating with regional or global stakeholders

Competencies

• Strong sense of responsibility and compliance awareness
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

ABOUT LGC: 

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-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 mission-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 maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

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

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