Thermo Fisher Scientific Hiring for Product Stewardship Specialist at Bengaluru, India Full Time

Position Title : Product Stewardship Specialist

Location : Bangalore

About the Company:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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About Team:

Hazard Communication team aims to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals used and sold are evaluated, and the information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employees and customers. This information is conveyed by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which include container labeling and other forms of warning, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and employee training.

Role & Responsibilities:

Purpose:

Hazard assessment for all products. Maintain Product safety data in Agile. Prepare Safety Data Sheets – SDS are prepared in multiple languages and includes information from different chemical inventories across the globe. Provide hazard phrases and symbols for product labeling. Respond to customer queries on Product safety. Miscellaneous Shipment review and Transport classification

Responsibilities:

• Assists other employees in accomplishment of Thermo Fisher company goals.

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

• Participates in and completes company-required training programs. Participates in EH&S initiatives as set forth by the company.

• Communicate with Thermo Fisher R&D staff to ensure detailed composition and physical property data needed for the product’s hazard assessment are provided.

• Lead projects related to Hazard Communication. Support junior staffs in their day to day work and assist Supervisor/Manager in meeting the project deadlines and the overall compliance requirements.

• Work with company’s toxicologists to ensure product’s hazards are adequately evaluated and addressed on the SDS and labels as needed.

• Be proactive in developing process improvement plans.

• Determine U.S. and International transportation hazard classifications. Understand laws and regulations (e.g. OSHA, GHS, REACH) governing SDS authoring, downstream chemical distribution, and hazardous chemical management within the Environmental Health and Safety industry.

• Determine the product formulation from various data points. Maintain product updates in Thermo Fisher data repository (Agile). Assist with management of SDS distribution tool.

• Demonstrate Role Model Leadership.

Candidate Requirement:

Education & Experience levels:

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology or other life sciences.

• Requires strong analytical skills and ability to accurately manage large amounts of detailed information.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere and to work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to learn complex databases; Attention to computer-use ergonomic issues.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Promotes understanding of customer requirements and expectations.

• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple assignments concurrently.

• Experience working with multiple customers.

• Re-prioritizes work quickly to meet changing demands. Must be motivated to learn on the job and take initiative for training.

Nature of experience:

• Requires a minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in Hazard Communication Knowledge and experience in global hazard communication requirements and chemical control laws.

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a “can do” attitude.

• Is strategic, astute and forward-thinking. Inspires, motivates and collaborates with others.

Knowledge Required:

• Project management experience.

• Strong systems background in WERCS and/or Agile SQL, SAP knowledge.

• Familiarity with Chemical Regulations like GHS, REACH, Safety Data Sheet requirements, etc.

• Knowledge on OSHA, EMS. ISO guidelines.

Skills:

• Strong English skills. Additional language skills (European or Asian) are preferred.

• Must be able to multi-task to meet standard response times and deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent Microsoft suite skills. Should be comfortable with advance MS-Excel and MS-Access.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.