Intern Regulatory Affairs

INX International Ink Co.

Intern Regulatory Affairs

West Chicago, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This role offers a rate of $22.00 per hour at this location. The compensation is fixed and does not vary based on qualifications.

    We are seeking a motivated Regulatory Affairs Intern to support core regulatory compliance activities, including chemical data management and regulatory research, while gaining practical exposure to how regulatory requirements influence product stewardship and sustainability-driven legislation. This role offers hands-on experience with real regulatory datasets, emerging U.S. policy trends, and short-term project ownership.

    • Perform chemical data entry and validation in internal regulatory databases (Supply Shift)
    • Assist with maintenance and cleanup of chemical and product regulatory data to ensure accuracy and audit readiness
    • Review and track U.S. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, with a focus on packaging-related requirements
    • Support a short-term project to design and build a U.S. EPR tracker, including:
      • Identifying key states and legislative elements
      • Defining data fields (scope, materials covered, reporting obligations, implementation timelines)
      • Populating and maintaining the tracker in Excel or similar tools
    • Collaborate with multiple departments such as R&D, purchasing, and sustainability across the globe etc.

    Learning Opportunities

    • Hands-on experience with chemical regulatory data management in a manufacturing environment
    • Direct exposure to U.S. EPR laws and emerging state-level packaging regulations
    • Understanding how regulatory frameworks operationalize sustainability requirements
    • Experience translating legislation into structured, usable internal tools
    • Mentorship from experienced regulatory professionals working in global compliance
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Currently pursuing an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or a related field
    • Strong attention to detail and comfort working with technical and legislative information
    • Strong Excel and data organization skills; experience with databases or ERP systems is a plus
    • Ability to research, synthesize, and clearly summarize regulatory requirements
    • Interest in regulatory compliance, chemical management, and packaging or environmental policy

    Additional Information

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    We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.