Consultant, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated and dynamic Consultant, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance to join our growing technical team in a hybrid work environment at either our Chicago, IL (Rolling Meadows), Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA office. In this role, you will work directly with senior consultants and the team Technical Director to provide support for clients in the chemical, technology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, consumer products, energy, oil & gas, and mining sectors. This role will provide technical expertise to project teams in capacity(ies) such as data assessments/desktop-based research, report writing, hazard evaluations, (global) regulatory analysis and interpretation, regulatory reporting, and generalized research. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging projects for a wide range of Fortune 500 and privately held clients, helping them achieve positive and tangible social, environmental, and economic impact whilst remaining compliant in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in related sciences, and 2-5 years working in the field of product stewardship/regulatory compliance/hazard communication.

ERM offers a flexible hybrid working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package. ERM offers all our employees a diverse and inclusive culture in which differences are embraced, valued, and celebrated. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct desktop-based bench research on regulatory trends and requirements.
• Analyze client documentation and identify improvement opportunities (gap analysis).
• Synthesize research findings into spreadsheets, tables, key themes, to develop conclusions and draft recommendations for client deliverables.
• Conduct database and literature searches to research various product stewardship topics.
• Prepare client deliverables.
• Author Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in the ERM Lisam environment or other client environments as needed.
• Support the development of client reports, including outlining, writing, editing, and proofreading content and other client communications.
• Participate in client meetings and workshops and maintain required documentation.
• Provide general regulatory compliance support to clients as needed.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge, Technical Consulting Directors, Principal Consultants, and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related Sciences. We will consider a broad range of undergraduate majors and advanced degrees.
• 2 to 5 years of related experience in consulting, corporate, industrial, government or other environment.
• Experience authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) within the United States or other jurisdictions in Lisam or other SDS generation environments.
• Familiarity with regulations and regulatory databases.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface effectively within multiple levels of consulting staff and client personnel.
• Penchant for service excellence and a collaborative style.
• Ability to conduct research using publicly available sources and databases, multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently.
• High level proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs and ability to work with complicated Excel formulas, pivot tables, etc., plus ability to present information succinctly and visually in PowerPoint.
• Ability to conduct sophisticated data analysis is a plus.

For the Consultant, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance (Mid-Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $80,659 – $88,458 (CAD/USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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