Hazard Communication Expert (all genders) (full-time / part-time)
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Merck KGaA. Darmstadt · no salary stated · we estimate €61,500–€69,000 across Germany.
Merck KGaA has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Classify and label chemical products under GHS, CLP, OSHA and other applicable rules
- Create and update Safety Data Sheets in SAP EH&S/Product Compliance, keeping product records accurate
- Review current compliance processes, find improvements and turn regulatory changes into practical guidance
- Answer customer questions, prepare internal reference materials and train colleagues on regulatory requirements
- Work with neighboring teams on global regulatory affairs projects and product compliance standards
What you bring
- A master’s degree or higher in natural sciences with a chemistry background
- Hands-on experience preparing Safety Data Sheets and applying GHS and CLP classification rules
- Practical SAP EH&S/Product Compliance experience in regulatory or product compliance work
- Strong knowledge of chemical properties and how they affect hazard classification and regulatory risk assessments
- Excellent English at C-level
Who this fits
This role suits someone with a chemical science background who can handle detailed classification work and explain regulatory changes to customers and internal teams. You’ll collaborate across functions and with international stakeholders. The position is based in Darmstadt and runs for two years.
From the employer
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Your Role:
Accurate hazard communication is at the heart of product safety, regulatory trust, and responsible science. In this role, you will own the classification and labelling of chemical products in accordance with national and international regulations, including GHS, CLP, and OSHA, ensuring that every product data set and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) meets the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. You will author and maintain SDS using the SAP EH&S/Product Compliance module, applying your deep understanding of chemical properties and their relationship to hazard profiles to uphold data quality across the full product portfolio. Beyond day-to-day compliance activities, you will take ownership of technical and strategic workstreams, validating existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating complex regulatory developments into actionable guidance. You will support customer inquiries, develop internal reference materials, and deliver training that builds regulatory capability across the organization. Collaborating closely with adjacent teams and contributing to global regulatory affairs projects, you will help shape the standards and practices that keep products compliant in a continuously evolving regulatory landscape.
This position is limited to 2 years.
Who You Are:
- Minimum master’s degree in natural sciences with chemical background.
- Demonstrated experience authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and applying chemical classification frameworks, including GHS and CLP.
- Strong command of physical chemical properties and their relevance to hazard classification and regulatory risk assessment.
- Hands-on experience working with the SAP EH&S/Product Compliance module in a regulatory or product compliance context.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret new and updated chemical regulations, translating requirements into process or documentation changes.
- Confident communicator with interpersonal and intercultural skills to collaborate across functions and engage effectively with customers and international stakeholders.
- Proficiency in digital tools, including the Microsoft 365 suite and SAP EH&S/Product Compliance module; experience with data management, process automation, or programming languages is a plus.
- Excellent English language skills – C-Level.
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