Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Regulatory Affairs & Product Stewardship Specialist for a contract position with a Leading Life Sciences Company located in Maplewood, MN. This is a 18+ month contract opportunity. As a Regulatory Affairs & Product Stewardship Specialist, you will support regulatory and product stewardship activities for a diverse portfolio of filtration, purification, bioprocessing, and life sciences products. This position plays a critical role in helping ensure products remain compliant, safe, and sustainable throughout their lifecycle while supporting business growth, innovation, and customer success.
Responsibilities: - Develop and execute global regulatory strategies that support new product commercialization and lifecycle management
- Interpret emerging global regulations and communicate regulatory impacts to business stakeholders
- Provide regulatory guidance throughout product development, change management, and product discontinuation activities
- Ensure compliance with applicable global chemical, environmental, product safety, and industry-specific regulations
- Support regulatory submissions, product registrations, declarations of conformity, and compliance documentation where applicable
- Lead product stewardship activities throughout the entire product lifecycle
- Conduct product hazard, exposure, and risk assessments
- Evaluate product composition for regulatory compliance and sustainability objectives
- Partner with R&D and Product Management to identify regulatory risks early during product development
- Develop mitigation strategies that balance regulatory compliance, customer expectations, and business objectives
- Support responsible chemical management and sustainable product design initiatives
- Provide expertise in applicable regulations including TSCA, REACH and UK REACH, GHS and CLP, RoHS, Proposition 65, PFAS regulations, and more
- Participate as the Regulatory Affairs and Product Stewardship representative on global product development teams
- Review product claims, labels, instructions for use, technical literature, and marketing materials
- Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, EHS, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure regulatory compliance
- Respond to customer regulatory inquiries and prepare compliance documentation
- Monitor emerging global regulations affecting products and markets
- Support Quality Management Systems including ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 where applicable
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or another related scientific discipline
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Environmental Health & Safety, Product Compliance, Quality, or related technical functions
- Demonstrated experience supporting global regulatory compliance programs
- Experience working in cross-functional technical teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced global environment
Desired skills: - Experience supporting filtration, purification, laboratory, bioprocessing, diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or chemical products
- Knowledge of global chemical regulations including TSCA, REACH, GHS, CLP, RoHS, PFAS, Food Contact, and Hazard Communication requirements
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management
- Experience performing product risk assessments and lifecycle evaluations
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and quality management systems
- Experience preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS), regulatory declarations, and customer compliance documentation
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or other applicable professional certifications
- Strong scientific and technical judgment
- Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills
- Ability to influence without authority across global organizations
Pay range: up to $55.00 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.