Product Regulatory Specialist

Product Regulatory Specialist

The Product Regulatory Specialist ensures that products, packaging, and documentation comply with applicable industrial, consumer, and transportation regulations. This role manages regulatory requests, maintains accurate records and safety documentation, and supports both existing products and new product development. The position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders while contributing to continuous process improvement and product stewardship initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve industrial and consumer packaging to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage internal and external product regulatory requests by assigning ownership, tracking progress, and updating status in a timely manner.
• Organize, update, and control Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documents and records to ensure current and accurate information is readily available.
• Validate databases and information related to Proposition 65, SVHC, REACH, and other applicable regulatory bodies and frameworks.
• Maintain well-organized regulatory records that enable quick retrieval of required information for internal and external audits or inquiries.
• Prepare documentation to support and fulfill requests associated with USMCA and related trade compliance requirements.
• Complete product and chemical classification for shipping hazardous and non-hazardous materials in alignment with relevant transportation regulations.
• Support new product development by providing regulatory guidance and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Actively participate in initiatives to improve regulatory processes, documentation practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform additional product stewardship and compliance functions as assigned to support the broader regulatory strategy.
• Collaborate with a Product Regulatory Manager and a Product Regulatory Associate, taking ownership of specific accounts or regulatory processes as an individual contributor.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders in a customer-facing capacity to address regulatory questions and support compliance initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, life science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting product compliance and/or regulatory affairs.
• Hands-on experience with regulations such as OSHA, with familiarity in EU, DOT, and IMDG requirements.
• Experience supporting product registrations and compliance initiatives, including TSCA, Proposition 65, and PFAS.
• Interest or experience working within global and international regulatory environments.

Work Environment

This role follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule, typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with the option to start earlier (7:00 AM–4:00 PM) if preferred. The position is based at a New Hope, MN facility in a hybrid work model, with three days onsite (Tuesday–Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday). You will be part of a collaborative, fast-paced regulatory team that values transparency, engagement, and continuous learning. The environment provides exposure to a wide variety of products, regulations, and cross-functional partners, and is well-suited for someone who enjoys problem-solving, structured processes, and working across teams in a professional office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hope, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $43.27/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in New Hope, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.