Specialist, Regulatory Affairs (TSCA)

Sika • Lyndhurst, NJ

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About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports chemical and product regulatory compliance in the United States. The role coordinates TSCA compliance, supports new chemical submissions and reporting, evaluates emerging federal and state requirements, and provides practical regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders. The position partners with R&D, Product Management, Procurement, Operations, EHS, Legal, Sales, and Product Stewardship teams. Some international travel may be required for training purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Toxicology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of product safety experience in a chemical or closely related field.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise product stewardship or regulatory data system.
• Ability to understand and navigate governmental databases.
• Critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, meet deadlines, and appropriately escalate compliance risks.
• Ability to interpret regulations, evaluate technical composition data, and translate requirements into practical business actions.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate ideas effectively and describe problems and solutions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate TSCA compliance, including inventory status reviews for raw materials, formulations, imports, exports, and intercompany products.
• Prepare and support EPA submissions and notifications, including PMNs, LVEs, NOCs, CDR reporting, and related documentation, data gathering, recordkeeping, and follow-up activities.
• Monitor federal and state chemical regulations and emerging requirements, including TSCA risk management rules and PFAS reporting, restriction, notification, or labeling obligations; document impact assessments and support implementation plans.
• Support documentation in SAP and other product stewardship systems, including substance and composition information, inventory status, regulatory determinations, and evidence files.
• Respond to internal and external product compliance inquiries, including TSCA certifications, chemical inventory status, RoHS, conflict minerals, PFAS, and customer-specific requests.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to interpret requirements and implement compliant business solutions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and global Sika colleagues to obtain composition, regulatory, and compliance information needed for assessments.
• Maintain product compliance files and records to demonstrate regulatory status and support internal reviews, audits, corrective actions, data quality, inspections, and due diligence activities.
• Develop and deliver regulatory training, procedures, work instructions, and guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Assist customers and the Emergency Response team by maintaining and providing technical literature and regulatory information in case of emergencies.

Benefits

• 401k with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness/fitness reimbursements
• Education assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level