MKS Inc.

Senior Product Safety Specialist China

MKS Inc.  •  People’s Republic of China (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Product Safety Specialist China you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe use, handling, and global compliance of chemical products used in advanced surface finishing technologies. This position supports the development, classification, and documentation of chemical products in accordance with international regulations, contributing to the company’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and regulatory excellence. You will be working closely with colleagues from your own team, team manager, and other cross-functional departments. Open and clear communication with the associate manager and manager is expected. You are expected to come up with your own ideas and approaches to execute the tasks and duties successfully. When required, you will also act as a support to customer through consultation, trouble shooting, process optimization, maintaining the confidentiality and compliance of the department and the company.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Review, interpret, and clearly explain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for products and raw materials
    • Support SCM in interpreting label/SDS issues raised by Customs
    • Review SDS for imported and exported raw materials and finished goods
    • Update required information
    • Ensure accuracy of Chinese SDS versions
    • Support the team in responding to Customs questions related to SDS during import/export
  • Assess and respond to authority and customer complaints related to SDS and product labels
    • Review imported and exported raw material and product GHS labels to ensure alignment with current regulatory requirements
    • Support the China team in responding to Customs inquiries regarding GHS labels during import/export
  • Provide guidance on the selection of suitable packaging
  • Handle SDS registrations with authorities (e.g., MEM)
  • Support ongoing monitoring of regulatory developments in the area of GHS (SDS and labels), transport, and packaging and assist in implementing required changes
  • Collaborate closely with local teams (RA, SCM, EHS) as well as colleagues in Germany and India
    • Review product RCD and adjust composition ranges to meet 100% compliance
    • Support the SCM team in providing RCD to Customs
  • Deliver training and guidance on the topics listed above
  • Provide expert input on product safety for the construction of the plant in Thailand

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Product Safety / Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field
  • In‑depth knowledge of regulations related to:
    • Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labeling requirements in China and other Asian regions
    • Hazardous chemicals
    • Dangerous Goods regulations in China and international frameworks (IMDG, IATA DGR)
  • Strong understanding of chemical properties and interactions
  • Excellent command of the English language
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Strong communication skills, positive attitude, keen observation abilities, and a collaborative working style
  • Ability to adapt effectively to changing requirements and environments

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com

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About MKS Inc.

MKS enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Andover, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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