Product Safety Specialist (SDS)

Product Safety Specialist (SDS)

Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• Change Manager
• Sr. Chemist
• Scientist Specialist

Location: South Portland, ME

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)
• Start: June 29, 2026
• Pay Rate: $43.16 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Travel Requirements: Not required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often a fast, accurate diagnosis. The client's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health. Their pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation, and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices, and clinics.

This role is for a Product Composition Coordinator based in South Portland, ME. The function is responsible for ensuring divisional compliance with regulations and internal standards for Product Safety and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) generation. The function acts as a source of expertise within the division regarding product and chemical regulations and maintains a divisional program with clear program elements, goals/priorities, strategy, and resources. The position will coordinate with assigned sites with the objective of organizing and obtaining accurate product composition information necessary for the generation of product safety data sheets for final products and intermediates. The position will develop a standardized product composition template and process. Strong scientific communication is essential to the role, as is the ability to manage long and complex projects. This role will liaise between Technical Product Support, R&D, site-level Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and outside suppliers/vendors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background with an M.S. or PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, or biology, excellent communication skills, the desire to direct others to complete tasks/projects, a team-centric attitude, and creative/innovative problem-solving skills. The candidate must be a self-starter with a very high degree of commitment, technical skill, and dedication.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the EHS sections of the SDS and develops/maintains the SDS inventory for finished products and intermediates.
• Develops and maintains formal Product Safety systems and programs to ensure adequate organization. Partners with quality and operations to ensure Product Safety requirements are incorporated into process design/development and manufacturing.
• Conducts part/product assessments to identify impacts of Product Stewardship regulations in the supply chain.
• Supports the development of the Product Composition and SDS strategy with the sites and/or with the other division functions, and interfaces with 3rd party consultants.
• Support the development of a long-range plan for Product Safety and Product Stewardship strategy, considering long-term goals and continuous improvement.
• Exhibits advanced ability to apply concepts of careful communication.
• Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines.
• Follows through on goals and incorporates the ideas of others; shares resources, knowledge, and accountability to benefit the objectives of the business.

Required Skills

• Chemical compositions
• Generate safety data
• Hazard of the product
• Complicated math addition, adding grams, percentage
• Engineering background
• Composition forms and safety data sheets

Preferred Skills

• 5 years in the Biotechnology industry with a significant focus on product safety and/or product stewardship experience
• Expertise in Safety Data Sheet (SDS) generation
• Experienced with regulations and internal standards for Product Safety
• Proven track record of technical project management/oversight
• Candidates should work well in a team environment and have the flexibility to work on changing priorities
• Agile; Excel a plus for this role

Education Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical field (required; Bachelor's degree minimum)

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience preferred

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Background as a Change Manager, Sr. Chemist, or Scientist Specialist

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day)
• Keyboard use (greater than or equal to 50% of the workday)
• Work in a cleanroom environment

Important Notes

• No remote work; onsite only.
• Candidates submitted should be from either the local area or New England.
• Immediate start required; target start date is within 2 weeks of any job offer.
• Interview process: panel interview (single interview).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading healthcare innovator dedicated to improving lives worldwide through a diverse portfolio of medical devices, diagnostics, and nutrition products.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06502

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