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Product Stewardship and Export Compliance Specialist

$85,000 - $95,000 yearly
Full time Quality Assurance

Job Description

Brief Benefits Summary: 
 
Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays 
Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution 
Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid 
401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days) 
Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield 
Employee Assistance Program for you and your household 
 
Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 
 
Work Location: This position currently supports a hybrid work arrangement once the training period is completed. 
 
  Summary
The Product Stewardship and Export Compliance Specialist serves as the company’s internal 
subject matter expert on chemical regulatory compliance and export control requirements. 
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and 
international chemical regulations, as well as U.S. export control laws. The role oversees 
hazard classification, regulatory reporting, and federal and state chemical compliance 
activities, and provides expertise in export classification determinations.
 
Authority
The Product Stewardship and Export Compliance Specialist has the authority to perform all 
tasks and duties as assigned herein. Authority is also granted for the following: Create, edit, 
review, and approve policy, procedures, and work instructions; raise compliance risks to 
Top Management
 
Authority to stop work: This authority permits any employee at any level to halt a job or 
task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, or they feel unsafe. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  •  Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external regulatory compliance 
matters (e.g., commercial and logistics processes, staff training, vendor interactions, 
and customer complaints)
  •  Oversee the company’s compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) 
requirements regarding labels, SDSs, and other related paperwork that accompanies 
our products.
  •  Work closely with the SDS Software Administrator to review, update, and maintain 
SDS templates and formats to ensure continued regulatory compliance and system 
accuracy.
  •  Remain up to date on federal and state laws related to the organization and update 
policies accordingly.
  •  Conduct compliance audits to evaluate adherence to established policies and identify 
opportunities for improvement
Oversee the maintenance and retention of regulatory reports, registrations, permits, 
and applications for same
  •  Develop and implement an export compliance program to ensure the organization 
operates in accordance with state and federal laws.
  •  Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to 
assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance.
  •  Prepare and submit U.S. export license applications and approvals as required; 
collaborate with Logistics to ensure appropriate export declarations, documentation, 
and physical marking requirements are applied to all export shipments.
  •  Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, 
and/or ability required.
 
Required –
  •  Bachelor’s Degree in the field of science, or a combination of experience and 
education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
  •  Significant to expert knowledge of foreign export laws and regulations, particularly, 
U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Export Control Classification 
Numbers (ECCN)
  •  Significant to expert knowledge of major federal regulations such as, IMERC, PFSA, 
TSCA, PHMSA, EPCRA, OSHA, etc. 
  •  Ability to approach problem solving using innovative ideas and a broad perspective
  •  Ability to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders with diverse viewpoints
  •  Experience creating and training others on policies and procedures 
  •  Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals to include international 
and domestic customers
  •  Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  •  PC proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  •  Must have, or be willing to obtain, an Export Compliance Professional (ECoP®)
Travel Requirement:
  •  If remote, some travel to the company’s site will be required
Preferred –
  •  5+ years of relevant experience in import/export compliance in the hazardous 
chemical industry. 
  •  Holds current certification for 49-CFR and IATA dangerous goods transportation
 
Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 
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About IV Labs
Established in 1989, IV Labs has been home to innovative chemistry and custom chemical manufacturing for over 30 years. Across its two divisions—Inorganic Ventures and MERGE Chemistry—IV Labs serves many industries including contract testing labs, environmental, healthcare, mining, and energy.
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