Chemical Compliance Scientist

Chemical Compliance Scientist – (Regulatory REACH Specialist) £c40k prorate

Hampshire

Duration: 3 months (end Sept 2026)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Compliance Scientist to join a leading compliance and regulatory team. As a chemicals regulatory / compliance specialist with REACH experience you will be responsible for ensuring products and consumables meet applicable chemical regulations, industry standards, and internal compliance requirements across international markets.

As a regulatory chemist with REACH experience you will provide expert guidance on chemical regulatory matters, conduct compliance assessments and competitor product audits, and support the delivery of training and regulatory awareness programmes across the business.

In chemical compliance you have the opportunity to work closely with scientific, legal, product development, and compliance teams, influencing strategic business decisions through regulatory insight and technical expertise.

• Conduct chemical compliance audits and assessments of competitor products to evaluate adherence to relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Work with chemical regulations such as REACH, CLP, or GHS.
• Analyse and communicate regulatory findings and market insights to support business strategy and decision-making.
• Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure timely access to product and regulatory information.
• Provide guidance on chemical regulations and their impact on product development, commercialisation, and market access.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes on chemical regulatory requirements, including chemical classification, labelling, and safety data documentation.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance processes across multiple product categories and global markets.
• Conduct regulatory impact and risk assessments, clearly communicating outcomes and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product development, operations, legal, scientific, and compliance teams to embed regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor developments in global chemical regulations and emerging compliance requirements.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Toxicology, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Law, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of global chemical regulations, including REACH, CLP, GHS, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and chemical classification requirements.
• Experience conducting compliance audits, risk assessments, or regulatory impact assessments.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with in chemicals, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or regulated product industries.
• Knowledge of product stewardship, chemical safety, or regulatory affairs processes.
• Experience working with chemical regulations such as REACH, CLP, or GHS.
• Regulatory assessments, or risk evaluations within a regulated industry.