Senior Regulatory Specialist – Pesticides (Contract)

Location: Hybrid – Trumbull, CT
(In office Wednesday/Thursday; remote Monday, Tuesday, Friday)
Additional Onsite Requirement: 1x/month in Stamford, CT
Compensation: 40-45/hr DOQ
Type: Contract (12 months, potential 6-month extension)

Overview

This hybrid contract role leads U.S. pesticide regulatory registration and compliance initiatives for consumer pest control products (residential use), with agricultural pesticide experience also acceptable. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality, compliant submissions aligned with commercial objectives.

The role requires hands-on expertise with FIFRA registrations, EPA engagement, data generation, and emissions reporting, supporting timely product registrations and business development goals.

Local candidates in the Connecticut area are strongly preferred and will receive priority consideration. If local options are exhausted, fully remote candidates in other U.S. states may be considered, provided they can work on an Eastern Time schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage U.S. pesticide product registration, safety, and compliance activities within defined scope, timelines, and quality standards.

• Prepare, submit, and manage U.S. EPA pesticide registration applications, including labels, offers-to-pay, data packages, and amendments.

• Develop and execute registration strategies aligned with product launch timelines and business objectives.

• Coordinate data generation, efficacy testing, emissions reporting, and data matrices to support cost-effective and timely registrations.

• Manage multiple concurrent registration projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams (R&D, EHS, product, and commercial).

• Serve as the primary liaison with the U.S. EPA and relevant state regulatory agencies on registration-related matters.

• Ensure compliance with applicable FIFRA, federal, and state pesticide regulations.

• Identify and track regulatory risks, issues, and milestones; provide clear status updates and actionable recommendations.

• Support documentation, change impacts, and lifecycle management activities related to new or updated registrations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in U.S. pesticide product registration.

• Direct experience preparing and submitting EPA pesticide registrations and labels.

• Strong working knowledge of FIFRA and U.S. federal and state pesticide regulations.

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex regulatory projects simultaneously.

• Direct experience interacting with the U.S. EPA on pesticide registration matters.

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Trumbull, CT and attend monthly onsite meetings in Stamford, CT.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Experience with consumer pest control products for residential use.

• Familiarity with agricultural pesticide registrations.

• Experience with TSCA, Proposition 65, or related regulatory programs.

• Background in EHS, safety, or compliance functions.

Benefits

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.