Now hiring! Product Regulatory Specialist - Chemicals

Southfield, MI (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Product Regulatory Specialist to join our Coatings team in Southfield, MI.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio is supplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces.

As a member of the Coatings Product Stewardship & Regulatory organization in North America, you will be supporting regulatory compliance programs for the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and other chemical regulations, including conducting regulatory assessments, developing compliance strategies, managing the submissions of notifications and reports, creating training content and supporting investigations.

You create chemistry by...

• Supporting governance activities: developing, implementing, maintaining TSCA/CEPA programs & procedures

• Collaborating with regional and global BASF business and technical management colleagues in the development of strategies for prioritization, preparation and submission of new substance notifications, and serving as the contact with regulatory authorities.

• Providing strategic advice and taking actions to ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing supply disruptions, implementing cost savings, and increasing contribution margins for BASF products.

• Engaging in advocacy efforts to promote transparent science-based new substance regulations and other topics of importance to the chemical industry.

• Representing BASF as a subject matter expert through active participation in trade organizations.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or related degree or equivalent blend of knowledge and experience.

• Have experience and knowledge with digital tools, data analytics and emerging technologies to drive innovation and support digital transformation is a plus.

• Have chemical and product regulatory knowledge including expertise in TSCA/CEPA and state/provincial regulations especially regulations relevant to the coatings industry.

• Creative, conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking and independent decision making.

• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking competency to discern actions needed, make decisions, drive change and communicate in a clear, concise and effective manner.

• Analyze and interpret existing, new and revised regulations, and distill complex regulatory topics into key points that can be clearly understood by business and technical audiences with varying levels of expertise.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.