EH&S Regulatory Spec
Bio-Rad Laboratories
- Location
- Seoul, Korea, South
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 20 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Overview Overview: The incumbent is to coordinate and provide EH&S professional service and advice to ensure regulatory compliance for K-OSHA, K-REACH, K-CCA and other EH&S related regulations.
How You’ll Make an Impact: Chemical Regulatory Compliance (K-CCA, K-REACH, SDS/GHS, MSDS)
Hold the appointment of Hazardous Chemical Substance Supervisor and fulfil all associated regulatory responsibilities; complete Chemical Substance Manager Training bi-annually as required Ensure Chemical Control Act (K-CCA) compliance: chemical declarations, Letters of Confirmation (LoC), hazardous substance business notifications (brokerage and reagent sales), import notifications (restricted, human hazardous, permission-subject, prohibited, accident-preparedness substances), statistical surveys, performance reporting, and chemical inventory documentation management and retention Ensure K-REACH compliance for registration and notification of chemical substances, including tonnage verification for manufacturing-use substances Coordinate SDS requirements with manufacturers, submit to KOSHA, and support Hazard/Risk Investigation including non-phase-in substance investigative reports; support approval of Non-Disclosure of MSDS where necessary Coordinate GHS label compliance with 3PL and relevant functions; oversee chemical inventory control and monitor regulatory updates; coordinate all OSH Act, K-REACH, and Chemical Control Act activities via third-party agency; support customer requests related to chemical acts Assist 3PL DC with hazardous chemical substance handling facilities installation, periodic and occasional inspections
Occupational Safety & Health (K-OSHA Compliance, Risk Assessment, Audits & Incident Investigation)
Conduct employee exposure assessments; evaluate risks and hazards with operations staff; identify and implement mitigation plans; provide recommendations on potential operational hazards Conduct accident investigations using EHS management tools (e.g., Benchmark); coordinate EH&S audits; track corrective actions and complete all required documentation Perform EH&S assessments for employees, external vendors, and intradepartmental operations; may recommend appropriate safety equipment and systems, including capital expenditure items; may make recommendations to cease operations based on defined practices and policies
EHS Program Implementation, Training & Standard Operating Procedures
Implement EH&S programs applicable to Korea operations; identify new training needs and develop new EH&S training programs as necessary Create new Standard Operating Procedures related to environmental and safety management; deliver other relevant assignments given by direct manager to support and strengthen EHS management programs Lead the activities of the Fire, Medical Emergency Response Team, and Spill Response Team; respond to emergency situations outside normal business hours as required Waste Management & Environmental Regulatory Submissions Lead efforts in hazardous and toxic industrial waste management; develop and implement strategies for waste reduction, waste reuse, and recycling in compliance with Korean environmental regulations Lead Korean regulatory submission efforts for new emission sources, new facilities, and new environmental requirements Support the sustainability program requirements
Product Safety Management & Customer Support
Support and coordinate regional Product Safety management under supervision of manager and Global Product Safety lead; support customer requests related to chemical and product safety regulations
Other EHS assignments & General EHS Management
Deliver other relevant assignments given by direct manager as appropriate to support and strengthen EHS management programs
What You Bring: While this list of qualifications may help an employee to succeed in this position, capable candidates may have a wide range of backgrounds or skills. If you have experience that