Safety Data Sheet Author

Within the LGC Standards Division, you will thrive as part of the Regulatory Compliance Team as an SDS Author. Reporting directly to the local Compliance Manager and the SDS Manager, your role will be pivotal in ensuring detailed regulatory compliance. This is a distinctive opportunity to work closely with Production and Supply Chain teams in Bury, UK. The core tasks associated with this role consist of composing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and categorising products for distribution and shipping. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in offering regulatory mentorship, counselling team members and customers on product classification. Using our groundbreaking commercial SDS software system, you will aid in ensuring high compliance standards by effectively leading SDS categorisation, writing, and labelling. We are in search of individuals who are diligent, detailed in their approach, and capable of effectively presenting with various customers. Your ability to work independently as well as with our close-knit team will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities Formulate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and offer mentorship on labelling that adheres closely to global regulations and company policies. Research and interpret regulatory and Health, Environment, and Safety (HES) requirements, including chemical composition, hazard evaluation, fire protection, handling and storage guidelines, PPE selection, and transportation classification. Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with international and national regulations (e.g., GHS, CLP, REACH, OSHA, WHMIS, HazCom2012). Draft SDS documents and suggest labelling solutions that align seamlessly with global regulations and internal company policies. Efficiently implement and lead new processes with an eye for detail and accuracy. A shown capability to collaborate within a team setting as well as autonomously. Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field with equivalent experience considered. Proven experience in SDS authoring or product classification within the chemicals/biological/pharma industry. In-depth knowledge of transport regulations (IATA, ADR, DOT, etc.). Outstanding ability to apply toxicology and physics/chemistry data to the safe handling of chemicals. Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, to engage with technical and non-technical personnel. Strong understanding of customer requirements and expectations to ensure magnificent service delivery. Demonstrated ability to lead multiple assignments concurrently and prioritise to meet demanding deadlines. Highly self-motivated with a proven track record of working effectively in team-oriented environments. Strong networking skills to build and maintain professional relationships. ABOUT LGC: LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. OUR VALUES PASSION CURIOSITY INTEGRITY BRILLIANCE RESPECT EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership. For more information about LGC, please visit our website #scienceforasaferworld LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomics and for quality assurance applications. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products. LGC’s 180 years of scientific heritage combined with a track record of innovation and value enhancing acquisitions has enabled it to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities. LGC’s core purpose of Science for a Safer World and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, infuse its culture. LGC is organised through six Business Units which report up via two reporting segments, Genomics and Quality Assurance. Each of these Business Units have distinctive missions which relate back to LGC’s core vision of Science for a Safer World – each Business Unit has its own leadership team which is charged with building their business, including marketing teams who are primarily orientated around the customer experience. Activities which are common across the Business Units are managed centrally. Our Central Services Group (“CSG”) encompasses Finance, IT and HR activities and we have other specialist central capabilities in areas including Procurement, Pricing, Programme Management etc.