Safety Data Sheet Authoring Senior Specialist
Becton Dickinson
Summary
The Safety Data Sheet Authoring Senior Specialist is the lead and primary point of contact for Reagent Hazard Communication. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and works cross-functionally to plan, implement, and manage Product Stewardship activities, with a strong focus on Global SDS Authoring, Hazard Communication, Poison Center Notification (PCN) and Dangerous Goods compliance.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Hazard Communication & SDS Management
- Serve as the SDS Subject Matter Expert, responsible for the preparation, authoring, review, and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with global hazard communication regulations.
- Manage regulatory compliance data and SAP reporting activities related to product stewardship.
- Ensure new or updated product chemical information is gathered, reviewed, and recorded in appropriate systems to support compliance and reporting needs.
Dangerous Goods & Cross-Functional Support
- Perform or support Dangerous Goods classification and verification for road, air, and sea transport in accordance with ADR, IMDG, IATA, ICAO, and 49 CFR.
- Provide hazard communication and Dangerous Goods expertise to R&D, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
- Support regulatory impact assessments related to changes in hazard communication or transport regulations.
Data Coordination & Training
- Work with Waters sites worldwide on data coordination activities, including data migration, data collection, and data compilation projects.
- Participate in regulatory training as required and proactively escalate regulatory compliance questions and issues to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
- Experience with US OSHA 2012 Hazard Communication Standard
- Experience with US OSHA 1994 Hazard Communication Standard
- Experience with WHMIS
- Experience with DSD/DPD
- Experience with REACH
- Experience with CLP
- Knowledge of the UN GHS (Globally Harmonized System)
- Willingness to travel up to 10% for business purposes
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, manage ambiguity, and work independently with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills; fast learner; detail-oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and resolve conflict effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email applications
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Wellness Resources
- Mental Health Support
- 401(k)
- Deferred Compensation
- Financial Counseling
- DailyPay
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Backup Care
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Services
- Associate Discount Programs
Company overview
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a leading American multinational medical technology company founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. As one of the largest global medical technology companies, BD specializes in manufacturing and selling medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents while also providing consulting and analytics services. The company operates through three main segments: BD Medical (focusing on medication delivery and management), BD Life Sciences (specializing in diagnostics and biosciences), and BD Interventional (concentrating on surgical and critical care interventions). With over 72,000 employees worldwide, BD has established a significant presence in virtually every country and serves healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDX) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. BD has a long history of innovation, including developing the first insulin injection device in 1924, the first sterile disposable medical device in 1952, and pioneering safety-engineered syringes. The company continues to advance healthcare through its commitment to improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery while addressing global health challenges.