Regulatory Specialist

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide, Hot Shot, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Garden Safe, EcoLogic and Liquid Fence.

The Regulatory Specialist supports the successful commercialization of Home & Garden products by managing federal and/or state pesticide registrations and ensuring compliant, market-ready labeling and claims.

This role partners closely with R&D, Marketing, Graphics, Operations, and external regulators to move products efficiently from development to approval - while maintaining high regulatory standards.

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, relational, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Drive Product Registrations

• Prepare and manage EPA and/or state pesticide registration submissions.
• Coordinate with R&D to obtain required chemistry, toxicology, and efficacy data.
• Track submissions and proactively manage timelines, renewals, amendments, and state registrations.
• Support resolution of agency questions and regulatory issues.

Ensure Label & Claims Compliance

• Review and approve product labels to ensure alignment with EPA base labels and company standards.
• Review advertising, digital content, packaging, and catalogs for regulatory compliance.
• Help identify compliant claim pathways during product development.

Maintain Regulatory Infrastructure

• Maintain regulatory databases and electronic files (registrations, renewals, discontinuations, facility licenses, tonnage reporting).
• Support internal systems (SAP, SPX, Workfront) related to registration workflows.
• Monitor federal and state regulatory developments and communicate business impact.

Build Productive Agency & Industry Relationships

• Develop professional relationships with federal and state regulators.
• Represent the company, as needed, in industry associations (e.g., HCPA, AAPCO, ALSTAR, NPIRS).

What Success Looks Like

• Submissions are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Labels and marketing materials move forward with minimal rework.
• Regulatory risks are identified early and communicated clearly.
• Internal stakeholders see Regulatory as a solution-oriented partner.

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  Role not eligible for sponsorship

  
  
• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline preferred. Equivalent experience in regulatory affairs will be considered.
• 1 or more years of regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with California submissions and/or FIFRA (EPA) preferred.

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.