Authoring Specialist

Job Title: Authoring Specialist – Spanish

Role Overview:

As an Authoring Specialist, you will create and maintain compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for our clients' chemical products. Leveraging your expertise in global hazard communication, 3E Generate proficiency, and Spanish skills, you'll independently manage SDS authoring, ensuring accuracy and meeting regulatory standards across various languages and regions.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and manage SDS assignments in AMP based on deadlines and scope, potentially involving multiple languages and regions.
• Independently author compliant SDSs in 3E Generate using customer data, templates, and regulatory guidance.
• Ensure accurate chemical product classification according to UN Purple Book, EU CLP, US OSHA, and other relevant systems.
• Apply correct hazard and precautionary phrases in appropriate languages.
• Verify the presence and accuracy of all necessary translations.
• Communicate with French- or Spanish-speaking clients via AMP to address QC questions and provide feedback clarification.
• Reference 3E Insight, BCL, and other regulatory sources for accurate authoring.
• Collaborate on complex cases or regulatory interpretation.
• Meticulously manage document versions and track updates for consistency.
• Independently prioritize and complete multiple assignments to meet deadlines within EU business hours.
• Maintain a strong focus on regulatory compliance and customer responsiveness.
• Interpret and apply SOPs and regulatory standards in authoring workflows.
• Provide professional responses to Customer Care and QC.

Requirements:

• Language: fluency (read, write, speak) in Spanish.
• Classification: Proven ability to accurately classify chemicals under recognized systems.
• Regulatory Application: Experience applying regulatory rules to author SDSs in 3E Generate.
• Independent Authoring: Experience authoring SDSs using base chemicals, customer inputs, and references.
• Customer Interaction: Experience responding to customer questions via AMP during QC.
• Translation Management: Ability to ensure complete and accurate translations in SDS documents.
• Regulatory Referencing: Proficient in using 3E Insight, BCL, and other regulatory sources.
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate on complex issues.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of SDS authoring experience across multiple regions.

Technical Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of SDS authoring experience with a strong track record.
• Strong understanding of GHS regulations (EU CLP, OSHA HazCom, WHMIS) and at least one other global framework (e.g., LATAM GHS, APAC).
• Advanced classification skills (UN Purple Book, EU CLP, US OSHA).
• Experience using 3E Insight or equivalent regulatory databases.
• Familiarity with multilingual SDS requirements and translation validation.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to interpret and apply SOPs and regulatory references independently.
• Strong customer service orientation in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail for accuracy in all aspects of SDS authoring.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Independence and accountability in delivering high-quality work.
• Collaborative when needed for complex cases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Adaptability and resilience in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

• Certification in EHS, ISO, AIHA, or Dangerous Goods.
• Experience with additional global GHS regulations.
• Familiarity with other SDS authoring software.
• Additional language proficiency.