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Product Safety Specialist

Abbott
Forest, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 1/29/2025 CLOSED ON 2/26/2025

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Title: Product Safety Specialist

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois

Duration: 11 Month Assignment

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Product Safety Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of product safety specialists to assess global hazard communication requirements through internal processes and author Safety Data Sheets (SDS), review and approve product labeling, and perform risk analysis. This role is critical in ensuring our products comply with all relevant safety regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Product Safety team to evaluate and assess hazard communication requirements for various products.
  • Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products.
  • Conduct hazard assessments and risk evaluations for new and existing products.
  • Review and approve product labeling and Risk Management Reports to ensure all hazards are properly incorporated.
  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international hazard communication regulations and standards.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
  • Provide technical support and guidance on product safety matters to internal teams.
  • Stay updated on changes in hazard communication regulations and industry best practices.
  • Assist in the investigation and resolution of product safety incidents and issues.
  • Prepare and present safety reports and documentation as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in product safety, hazard communication, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of hazard communication regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, GHS, CLP, REACH), and Dangerous Goods classification.
  • Experience in authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in using hazard communication management software and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry.
  • Dangerous Goods certified.
  • Experience with both OSHA and REACH a plus along with conducting hazard assessments.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
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