Product Safety and Stewardship Specialist

Abbott • Lake Forest, CA

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About The Position

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Product Safety and Stewardship Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of product safety and stewardship specialists to assess global hazard communication requirements through internal processes, author Safety Data Sheets (SDS), review and approve product labeling, perform risk analysis, conduct Restricted Substance Management Assessments, manage Conflict Minerals program, and associated tasks. This role is critical in ensuring our products comply with relevant safety and stewardship regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in product safety or stewardship, hazard communication, Regulatory, Quality, Technical functions or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using hazard communication management software and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of hazard communication regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, GHS, CLP, REACH), and Dangerous Goods classification.
• Experience in authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry.
• Dangerous Goods certified.
• Experience with both OSHA and REACH a plus along with conducting hazard assessments.
• Expected to function with little direction and be able to independently drive complex projects to completion.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Safety team to evaluate and assess hazard communication requirements for various products.
• Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products.
• Conduct hazard assessments and risk evaluations for new and existing products.
• Review and approve product labeling and Risk Management Reports to ensure all hazards are properly incorporated.
• Review and approve restricted substance management assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international hazard communication regulations and standards.
• Participate in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance on product safety matters to internal teams.
• Stay updated on changes in hazard communication regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of product safety incidents and issues.
• Prepare and present safety reports and documentation as required.
• Manage Conflict Minerals activities within the division.
• Coordinate customer tender requests related to product safety and stewardship inquiries.
• Conduct data entry and analysis activities as it relates to Product Safety and Product Stewardship.
• Manage invoices and purchase orders for the team’s supplier services.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees