Intermediate Regulatory Services

Intermediate Regulatory Services

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 environme...