Chemist responsible for regulatory affairs

Regulatory affairs:

• Oversee product quality in accordance with ISO and GMP standards. Collaborate with the formulator chemist to ensure product compliance with regulatory standards from the initial formulation stage to product release.
• Monitor regulatory requirements of different bodies (Health Canada, REACH, PMRA and Kosher) to ensure ongoing compliance of products.
• Handle DIN registration submissions, renewals, and notifications as required by Health Canada and PMRA. Communicate with regulatory agencies to address inquiries and follow-up on DIN approvals.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO and GMP certifications and audit as required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to resolve regulatory issues and maintain compliance.
• Respond to inquiries of clients and sales representatives to address their concerns related to product regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure company practices align with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed in the laboratory.

Product Development:

• Generate and review Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical data sheets, product labels, and other required documentation to meet regulatory standards both in English and French.
• Generate costing information to be supplied to the pricing coordinator & update costing following raw material price increases.
• Create batch sheets, inventory items, bill of materials and other product related work in our accounting software SAGE.
• Give mandates to external labs for testing as needed.
• Help identify raw material equivalents to have a variety of supply options.
• Play a supporting role in the formulation of new products and quality control, as needed.
• Manage and respond to all requests made to the laboratory.
• Flexible to perform other duties and replace lab technician when needed.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Master’s degree is an asset.
• Experience (1-2 years) in a regulatory affairs role within the cleaning product industry or related field is a plus.
• Understanding of regulations within Health Canada, REACH, PMRA is also an asset.
• Strong computer skills (Excel and Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English & French).

• Excellent record keeping skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changes in the business environment and job duties.
• Knowledge of GMP an asset.

Workplace:

• Business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• 5 paid sick days
• 50/50% health insurance plan
• Free parking
• Easy access to public transportation

Salary to be discussed according to experience

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to the regulatory compliance and success of our cleaning product formulations. If you are passionate about ensuring product safety and compliance with regulatory standards, we encourage you to apply.

We appreciate the interest shown by all candidates, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.