Hygiene Regulatory Intern

GEA Group • Romeoville, IL

23d • $15 - $20

About The Position

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Working at GEA Group has significant benefits: • Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day • Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore • Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster • Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset • Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits • Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance • Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses Responsibilities / Tasks The Regulatory intern is responsible for providing assistance to the Regulatory Compliance Manager in identifying local, state, federal, and international regulations pertinent to hygiene products and operations related to Hygiene Business Unit, and for facilitating the procedures and programs necessary for compliance with those regulations. Responsible for assisting the Regulatory Compliance Manager with product registrations for North America, including state and federal in preparation of submissions and maintenance of existing registrations, including amendments. Assist the Regulatory Compliance Manager to identify, establish, implement, and maintain procedures to ensure that product labeling, collateral labeling, packaging, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), tariff classifications, and registrations for all Dairy Hygiene products (including private label and experimental products) meet the requirements of state, federal, and international regulations. Aid the Regulatory Compliance Manager in coordinating/implementing changes to existing products for all GEA Hygiene products. Create new or revised SDSs, send to the Regulatory Compliance Manager for review, post to the online database, and distribute to appropriate personnel. Maintain product SDS library and listing by raw material part number for existing production. Collect data and perform calculations for the annual required hazardous materials reports to the State of Illinois Emergency Response Commission, Will County LEPC, and Romeoville Fire Department.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to improve speed of product registrations
• Open-minded and solution-oriented with accountability
• Team player, empathic, authentic and good negotiator
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Decision making competence and driver mentality
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members
• Ability to prioritize and function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Other duties as assigned
• Associate degree or equivalent in chemistry, toxicology, biochemistry with additional course work in Animal Sciences preferred

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of dairy production is a plus and knowledge of in-vitro testing and clinical trials would be a benefit
• Experience in an ISO or GLP regulatory environment would be highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to the Regulatory Compliance Manager in identifying local, state, federal, and international regulations pertinent to hygiene products and operations related to Hygiene Business Unit
• Facilitating the procedures and programs necessary for compliance with those regulations
• Assisting the Regulatory Compliance Manager with product registrations for North America, including state and federal in preparation of submissions and maintenance of existing registrations, including amendments
• Assisting the Regulatory Compliance Manager to identify, establish, implement, and maintain procedures to ensure that product labeling, collateral labeling, packaging, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), tariff classifications, and registrations for all Dairy Hygiene products (including private label and experimental products) meet the requirements of state, federal, and international regulations
• Aiding the Regulatory Compliance Manager in coordinating/implementing changes to existing products for all GEA Hygiene products
• Creating new or revised SDSs, send to the Regulatory Compliance Manager for review, post to the online database, and distribute to appropriate personnel
• Maintaining product SDS library and listing by raw material part number for existing production
• Collecting data and perform calculations for the annual required hazardous materials reports to the State of Illinois Emergency Response Commission, Will County LEPC, and Romeoville Fire Department

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree