Product Safety Specialist

**Overview**
At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

**Position Description**
- Located at QIAGEN’s Manchester site, you will be part of the global EHS team responsible for Chemical Product Compliance.
- As expert for product safety you will provide regulatory support and guidance to internal and external customers with regard to chemical compliance. This includes monitoring trends and developments in relevant regulations globally and assessing the impact on our product portfolio (in particular regarding REACH, BPR, classification and labelling according to GHS and dangerous goods regulations).
- You will maintain data in SAP EH&S on products, raw materials as well as legal requirements from chemical and environmental regulations. Based on that, you will author and maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for different markets and provide classification and labelling data according to GHS and dangerous goods regulations.
- As Subject Matter Expert you will support SAP implementation projects and develop and optimize processes. For that, you will be in close contact with colleagues from different departments and sites globally

**Position Requirements**
- You hold a university degree in (bio)chemistry, environmental or technical science (or other relevant disciplines) and already gained work experience in industry dealing with chemical regulations, product safety, regulatory affairs or a similar regulatory context.
- You have expert knowledge in chemical regulations (e.g. REACH and GHS); knowledge in the field of extended producer responsibility (EPR) is an asset.
- You have good understanding of requirements and processes concerning product safety. Ideally, you are experienced in working with relevant SAP modules.
- You enjoy working on various tasks in a dynamic work environment.
- You are fluent in English (both orally and in writing) and preferably also in German

**What we offer**
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

We offer:

- Possibility to develop in an international company
- Attractive pension
- Private Healthcare
- Private Dentalcare
- Gym membership contribution
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of retail discounts and offers
- Opportunity to join internal QIAGEN communities
- Enhanced maternity package
- Flexible working options
- Bonus/commission
- 25 days annual leave (potential to increase linked to service)

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.

Job Reference: EMEA03211