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The Regulatory analyst is responsible for assisting with supporting regulatory reporting for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules.  This may include soliciting packaging and material information from suppliers, documenting processes and creating procedures, physical measurements of material weights, and data manipulation and formatting using Microsoft Office tools. 
This position is part of a team that gathers, analyzes, and reports packaging, post-consumer recycling, and plastic data to various government agencies, frequently through third party Producer Responsibility Organizations, in the US and Canada.  The team is part of a larger group that supports regulatory and compliance activities.  The candidate may also support activities of the larger group.

Candidate will contact suppliers to request packaging data, collect the packaging information, and organize/format data for use in various reports.  They will also review data collection and organization processes to document procedures for various activities of the group.  For on-site materials that need physical weight determinations, they may need to work in a laboratory setting using appropriate measuring equipment to record weights.  Candidate may also assist with Federal Plastics Registry reporting as needed.  Organizational skills and the ability to work independently are required for this role.  Skills related to data manipulation and the ability to use various Microsoft Office (and potentially other software applications such as Business Objects, MicroStrategies, OnBase, etc.) while working with large sets of data will be integral to the role.  We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated, able to maintain high quality while handling repetitive tasks, and manage multiple projects for different stakeholders.

Compensation: $21.00 - 23.00 per hour

What you'll do:

SUPPLIER SOLICITATION FOR PACKAGING DATA

• Contact suppliers via email or phone using scripted language.  Follow-ups may be required including answering questions the suppliers have about the inquiry.

• Collect data from suppliers.

• Reformat data into desired application.

• Identify data gaps and work with supervision to determine next steps.

PHYSICAL TESTING OF PACKAGING MATERIALS

• In a controlled setting, break down packaging components by material type (if needed)

• Measure the packaging components individually or by material type using qualified instruments

• Record weights electronically for use in determining values to report for EPR/FPR

PROCESS DOCUMENTATION:

• Review processes conducted to gather packaging data from various applications and systems with the EPR team

• Review calculations for data analysis used to create EPR/FPR reports

• Document processes and calculations with input, oversight, review, and approval of the final procedures by a senior member of the team

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

• Other activities may include solicitation of supplier data related to product or material composition, label review, and support for VOC communications.

What you'll bring:

• Required: Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Engineering, or related field) or Bachelor of Arts (STEM field) with relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial packaging field

• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Must be able to handle repetitive tasks involving large amounts of data

• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables

• Must be comfortable learning new and varied computer systems

• Must be able to adapt to change and quickly grasp new concepts and processes

• Must be capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines and demanding timelines

• 1-2 years Regulatory or Compliance related experience in the chemical industry or industrial packaging operations, Preferred

• Familiarity and understanding of Regulations governing chemicals or packaging, their use, environmental impact, and associated hazards in the coatings industry (ex. VOCs, GHS, etc)., Preferred

• Laboratory/Formulation Experience, Preferred

• Experience with existing customer compliance software (ex: HEARS), Preferred

• Experience in customer service or contact with external clients, Preferred

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