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.
Within the LGC Standards Division you will work as part of the Regulatory Compliance Team as SDS Author. You will report to the local Compliance Manager as well as dotted to the SDS Manager. Your main stakeholders will be within Production and Supply Chain.
Your main duties will be authoring SDSs and conducting product classifications for supply and transport. You will also provide regulatory support to colleagues and customers concerning the classification of products. Using the company’s commercial SDS software system you will play a key role within the compliance team by taking responsibility for SDS classification, authoring and labelling.
Previous experience in a regulatory or product safety role in the chemicals/biological/pharma industry is highly desirable. Proven SDS authoring experience is essential.
- You must be systematic, have strong attention to detail, be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders and be able to work in a small close knit team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere and to work independently,
- Preparation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and label recommendations in compliance with relevant global regulations and company policies.
- Research various regulatory and HES requirements (chemical composition, hazard evaluation, fire protection, handling and storage requirements, selection of PPE, transportation classification, chemical inventory status, etc.).
- Understand and be familiar with applicable international and national regulations (i.e. GHS, CLP, REACH, OSHA, Whims, HazCom2012).
- Preparation of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and label recommendations in compliance with relevant global regulations and company policies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology or similar.
- Ability to apply toxicology and phys/chem data to the safe handling of chemicals.
- Experience with SDS authoring or experience with product classification
- Knowledge about Transport regulation (IATA; ADR, DOT etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Understanding of customer requirements and expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple assignments concurrently and to reprioritize work quickly to meet changing demands
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of customer requirements and expectations
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel
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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What We Do
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. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products. LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. LGC’s core purpose of Science for a safer world and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, drive its culture. As of 30 June 2021, it employs 4,350 employees, of which over 1,175 employees hold PhD and/or master’s degrees. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.
