Regulatory Specialist I

Solugen

Houston, TX 77035

Position

Regulatory Specialist I

About Solugen

Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Ready to shape the future? Join us.

Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating climate change? We’re always on the lookout for dynamic individuals who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights power your work. As a self-starter, you’ll embrace the pace and uncertainty of startup culture– that’s where the best ideas flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a superpower.

Mission

Solugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemicals manufacturing. As a first step, Solugen is building a 10,000 tpy first commercial plant with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents. Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance and Risk Management, this individual will be responsible for implementing and overseeing Solugen’s Regulatory management system and ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements applicable to Solugen. This individual must find, vet, and manage a host of area-specific vendors to keep Solugen compliant and safe. The Regulatory Specialist I primary responsibilities are performing regulatory activities, providing analysis and support of the company’s compliance activities, and day-to-day administration of compliance issues. The role will operate both independently and as part of a team providing critical, solutions-focused support to our clients in interpreting and providing necessary information pursuant to product development and other product stewardship activities. They contribute to the development of regulatory recommendations and decisions and recognize potential regulatory issues, solutions and opportunities. They identify and interpret the statutes with regulations and then develop corrective or policy objectives.

This position will be in Houston, Texas.

Key Outcomes

• Global HSE management system for Solugen (work processes, standard operating procedures) is implemented
• Solugen is compliant with International, Federal and State requirements
• Solugen product labels and SDS are compliant with FIFRA, DOT, TSCA, and OSHA GHS
• Solugen operating procedures and process design in accordance with the highest levels of process safety
• Support, maintain, and contribute as needed, to the Solugen’s management systems

Key Competencies

Job Specific

• Liaison for Subject Matter Experts for obtaining interpretations of site-specific regulatory requirements, regulations, laws, and associated procedures
• Can take directed internal/external requests, questions or objectives and pursue with some oversite
• Works on complex problems or requests in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors with some oversite
• Detail oriented and analytical with a discerning eye for value added opportunities
• Must be comfortable and competent at interfacing with internal groups and external governmental agencies

Company Specific

• Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work
• Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture
• A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change
• Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule
• Be comfortable working in multiple roles
• Emphasize safety above all else
• Respect for others
• Creative problem solving
• Willingness to learn and research new regulatory/science concepts

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum of 2 years of Manufacturing and Engineering or Environmental, Health & Safety Industry experience is required
• A background in DOT/EPA/FIFRA and SDS development is critical
• Working knowledge of the applicable rules, regulations, and policies of key jurisdictional agencies such as, but not limited to, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Toxic Substances Act (TSCA), etc.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A strong regard for quality assurance, regulatory, and GMP in accordance with company standards

Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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