Compliance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

• Position Summary

Under direction of the Director of Quality, the Compliance Technician professional ensures that a company’s products and processes adhere to the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, specifically concerning SVHC’s.

Key Responsibilities

➢Determines whether products contain any SVHC’s in excess of the 0.1% weight by weight (w / w) threshold.

➢Gathers necessary information about chemicals in articles from product development, procurement, and the supply chain.

➢Reviews Bill of Materials (BOM) and Bill of Substances (BOS) to identify potential risks.

➢Conducts or coordinates laboratory testing to confirm material composition and SVHC content.

➢Maintains a database of material compliance data gathered from vendors and partners.

➢Prepares regulatory submissions for SVHC’s.

➢Ensures Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical files and Declarations of Conformity are updated.

➢Discloses the presence of SVHC’s in products exceeding 0.1% w / w at the article level to customers and consumers within 45 days of request.

➢Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement environmental compliance for new accessory partners an verify results.

➢Develops and implements risk management strategies for SVHC’s.

➢Regularly monitors the SVHC Candidate List for updates.

➢Develops a plan for substance replacement or phase-out where necessary.

➢Conducts supply chain assessments and implements chemical inventory management systems.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, engineering)

Typically requires 2+ years of experience in a regulated environment, such as GMP.

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., certified compliance and ethics professional – CCEP) may be advantageous.

Experience in environmental material or compliance engineering.

Understanidng of EU directives on electronics, packaging, and waste.

Knowledge of REACH, SVHC, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, PFAS and emissions regulations. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

Experience presenting technical information and working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Familiariy with industry tools and databases for materials and compliance.

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

None