Export Compliance Specialist in Christiansburg, Virginia at IV Labs Inc

Remote or Hybrid Worker

Founded in 1985, IV Labs has proudly remained privately-owned ever since. We're driven by chemistry, compassion, character, and courage. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where curiosity is encouraged, expertise is valued, and every team member has the opportunity to grow and make an impact. If you're looking for meaningful work that's advancing analytical science, we'd love to hear from you.

Brief Benefits Summary:

· Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

· Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution

· Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid

· 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days)

· Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield

· Employee Assistance Program for you and your household

Summary

The Export Compliance Specialist serves as the company’s internal subject matter expert on export control requirements related to the international shipment of dangerous goods. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws as well as international dangerous goods regulations. The role oversees our developmental efforts related to ensuring effective and efficient delivery of the company’s product to all foreign countries serviced.

Authority

The Export Compliance Specialist has the authority to perform all tasks and duties as assigned herein. Authority is also granted for the following: create, edit, review, and approve policy, procedures and work instructions related to exporting IV products in a safe, timely manner. Authority to stop work: This authority permits any employee at any level to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, or they feel unsafe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an export compliance program to ensure the organization operates in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs, HTS codes and Schedule B codes for export compliance.
• Prepare and submit U.S. export license applications and approvals as required; collaborate with Logistics to ensure appropriate export declarations, documentation, and physical marking requirements are applied to all export shipments.
• Develop, utilize and maintain tools to screen customers, vendors, and partners against government-related restrictions lists.
• Maintain audit-ready export documentation, perform internal audits to identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, oversee, and maintain reference tools that provide Logistics and Client Operations with up-to-date import requirements for foreign countries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of science, or a combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• Significant knowledge of foreign import laws and regulations, particularly, U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)
• Ability to approach problem solving using innovative ideas and a broad perspective
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other stakeholders with diverse viewpoints
• Experience effectively training others on policies and procedures
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals to include international customers and domestic vendors
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• PC proficiency with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, an Export Compliance Professional certification
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a certification for 49-CFR and IATA dangerous goods transportation

Preferred

• 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics related to the hazardous chemical industry
• Prior experience in utilizing ERP systems

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.