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Quality and Regulatory Compliance SpecialistHiring Basis: 6-month contract to permanent or Direct hireOnboarding Requirements: Position is contingent on clean criminal background screenLocation: Roseville, MN 55113Pay: 70-90k/YearlyBenefits: Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous PTO policy, 401(k) with match, Profit Sharing.JOB OVERVIEWLotus Technical has an opportunity for a Quality and Regulatory Compliance Specialist for our client, a manufacturing company located in Roseville, MN. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous PTO policy, 401(k) with match, Profit Sharing. Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Must be local to the MN area. Sorry, no relocations.PRIMARY OBJECTIVEThe Quality & Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing product and process regulatory compliance activities while serving as a central point of contact for customer, supplier, government, and other external compliance-related questionnaires and information requests.This position develops a strong working knowledge of the Company's products, materials, manufacturing processes, supply chain, and regulatory requirements to provide accurate and timely responses and maintain effective compliance programs. The Specialist will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams to collect, validate, and maintain regulatory documentation and will coordinate with subject matter experts when specialized knowledge is required. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, regulatory awareness, and the ability to manage multiple compliance activities and deadlines.This in-office role requires working from our headquarters in Roseville, MN.DUTIESCustomer, Supplier & Government Questionnaires:Serve as the primary point of contact for customer, supplier, government, and other external questionnaires, surveys, assessments, and information requests related to quality, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and Company practices.Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Company's processes, policies, procedures, products, and supporting documentation to independently research and respond to routine requests.Coordinate with internal subject matter experts across Quality, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, and other functions to obtain, validate, and document information needed for specialized requests.Develop, organize, and maintain a centralized library of completed questionnaires, approved responses, supporting documentation, and other compliance-related information to promote consistency, reduce duplication of effort, and improve response times.Monitor incoming requests, establish priorities and deadlines, and ensure responses are complete, accurate, appropriately reviewed, and submitted on time.Identify recurring requests, opportunities for standardization, and process improvements that can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company's questionnaire and information-request response process.Regulatory Compliance:Manage and maintain compliance programs related to REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, PFAS, TSCA, and other applicable restricted-substance, chemical-safety, and product regulatory requirements.Monitor applicable regulatory requirements and developments and assess their potential impact on Company products, materials, suppliers, and operations.Collect, review, and validate supplier declarations, material disclosures, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), full material disclosure data, regulatory certifications, and other documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance.Collaborate directly with suppliers to obtain required compliance documentation, resolve material-related compliance questions, and address discrep