** Position Summary

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Under direction of the Director of Quality, the Compliance Technician professional ensures that a company’s products and processes adhere to the European Union’s REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, specifically concerning SVHC’s.

Key Responsibilities

➢Determines whether products contain any SVHC’s in excess of the 0.1% weight by weight (w/w) threshold.

➢Gathers necessary information about chemicals in articles from product development, procurement, and the supply chain.

➢Reviews Bill of Materials (BOM) and Bill of Substances (BOS) to identify potential risks.

➢Conducts or coordinates laboratory testing to confirm material composition and SVHC content.

➢Maintains a database of material compliance data gathered from vendors and partners.

➢Prepares regulatory submissions for SVHC’s.

➢Ensures Safety Data Sheets (SDS), technical files and Declarations of Conformity are updated.

➢Discloses the presence of SVHC’s in products exceeding 0.1% w/w at the article level to customers and consumers within 45 days of request.

➢Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement environmental compliance for new accessory partners an verify results.

➢Develops and implements risk management strategies for SVHC’s.

➢Regularly monitors the SVHC Candidate List for updates.

➢Develops a plan for substance replacement or phase-out where necessary.

➢Conducts supply chain assessments and implements chemical inventory management systems.

** Minimum education and/or experience Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, engineering)

• Typically requires 2+ years of experience in a regulated environment, such as GMP.

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., certified compliance and ethics professional – CCEP) may be advantageous.

** Skills & Competencies:

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• Experience in environmental material or compliance engineering.

• Understanidng of EU directives on electronics, packaging, and waste.

• Knowledge of REACH, SVHC, RoHS, TSCA, Prop 65, PFAS and emissions regulations. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.

• Experience presenting technical information and working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

• Familiariy with industry tools and databases for materials and compliance.

** Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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** Benefits:

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• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

** Work Location: In person

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** Direct Reports:

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None

Salary info:

$22 - $25 / hr