Federal Pesticide Registration Specialist at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota

Job Description:

Federal Pesticide Registration Specialist

The Intermediate Federal Registration Specialist provides Federal registration assistance to support new EPA pesticide registrations and the maintenance of over 200 existing EPA pesticide registrations. This position works with the Sr. Federal Registration Specialist, Marketing, R&D and Procurement to develop, assemble, and submit to EPA new product registration packages as well as formulation and label amendment packages that meet EPA requirements.

The preferred location for this role is Land O'Lakes Corporate Headquarters in Arden Hills, MN, however this position can be remote (virtual) and located anywhere in the USA.

Areas of Responsibility:

Federal Registrations:

• Provide project support working directly with the Sr. Federal Registration Specialist, Marketing, Procurement and R&D to prepare new product registration packages as well as label and formulation amendment packages within established time frames.
  
  


• In collaboration with the Sr. Federal Registration Specialist, identify and initiate required product chemistry, toxicology and other studies as may be needed to support registrations.
  
  


• Work with the Sr. Federal Registration Specialist and R&D to evaluate ingredient permissibility for new and amended pesticide product formulations.
  
  


• Work with the Sr. Federal Registration Specialist, Marketing and R&D to generate new or amended product labels.
  
  


• Assist in identifying any potential data support (compensation) issues for new uses or new ingredients.
  
  


• Revise labels per EPA's request to incorporate risk mitigation language.
  
  


• Assess competitor environment as requested.
  
  

Organizational Management

• Maintain SharePoint Sites and/or databases for Registration status.
  
  


• Maintain shared registration files (on S-drive and/or Registration Repository) and documents for immediate availability.
  
  

Influence and Engage in External Regulatory Activities

• Keep up to date with industry standards, registration regulations (EPA, FIFRA, 40 CFR, Product Registration notices), and company specifications.
  
  


• Liaise and dialogue with Regulatory bodies and Consultants, as needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required. A bachelor's degree with an emphasis (Biology, Chemistry, Agronomy, Food Science, etc.) is preferred.
  
  


• Must have 5 years of previous FIFRA experience (Federal pesticide registration)
  
  


• Familiarity with EPA, FIFRA, 40 CFR, Product Registration Notices.
  
  


• Must have previously worked with EPA OPP, emphasis on conventional chemical and biopesticide registrations.
  
  

Competencies & Other Skills:

• Excellent professional communication skills (written and oral)
  
  


• Flexibility to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  
  


• Ability to work under pressure while meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders.
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, and independently, as necessary.
  
  


• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and in Adobe editing suites.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with EPA, related Industry Associations, or State Departments of Agriculture is preferred
  
  


• Familiarity with Federal labeling guidelines
  
  


• Bilingual desired, but not required
  
  

Pay Range: $75,000-105,000 depending on experience

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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