Regulatory Specialist

Stericycle

. Monitor federal and state regulations related to medical, biomedical, and hazardous waste, including EPA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, and state requirements .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance related to medical, biomedical, and hazardous waste management, including proficiency in EPA, RCRA, and DOT regulations. Capable of developing and delivering compliance training while managing multiple permits and licenses effectively.

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Regulatory Compliance ManagementEnvironmental Health And Safety (EHS)EPA/RCRA Regulations KnowledgeCompliance Training DevelopmentBoard Of Pharmacy Licensing

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Health And Safety (EHS)EPA/RCRA RegulationsNPDES PermittingHazardous Materials TransportationBiomedical Waste ManagementWastewater ComplianceControlled-Substance ComplianceRegulatory InspectionsDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention To DetailAbility To Explain Technical Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCompliance Management SystemsWaste-Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

REHSCHMMDOT Hazmat

Industry Keywords

Medical WasteBiomedical WasteHazardous WasteStormwater ManagementWaste DisposalEnvironmental ComplianceFDA RegulationsISO 13485ISO 14971510(k) Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor federal and state regulations related to medical, biomedical, and hazardous waste, including EPA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, and state requirements
Manage stormwater and wastewater compliance, including NPDES permits, SWPPPs, No Exposure certifications, POTW permits, sampling, reporting, and inspections
Support DOT/PHMSA hazardous materials compliance, including packaging, labeling, shipping papers, manifests, employee training, and transporter permits
Manage Board of Pharmacy licenses for pharmaceutical waste, including applications, renewals, reporting, inspections, and multi-state requirements
Support DEA controlled-substance compliance, including registrations, storage and security, destruction documentation, inventories, recordkeeping, theft/loss reporting, and reverse distribution requirements
Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits from the DEA, EPA, DOT, state agencies, and Boards of Pharmacy
Respond to agency requests, inspection findings, deficiency notices, and other regulatory matters, and track corrective actions through completion
Monitor regulatory changes and update company policies, SOPs, training, and compliance processes
Provide regulatory guidance to employees and customers on waste classification, segregation, labeling, containers, documentation, and state-specific requirements
Document and communicate non-compliance issues, provide corrective guidance or retraining, and track recurring trends
Develop and deliver regulatory training for employees and customers on environmental compliance, waste handling, packaging, labeling, stormwater, and spill response
Maintain permits, licenses, training records, regulatory correspondence, waste disposal certificates, generator agreements, and other compliance documentation
Maintain Sharps' State Registration & Regulatory Update Hub and communicate regulatory changes across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Regulatory Affairs, Occupational Safety, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety (EHS), or a related compliance role
Experience in medical/biohazardous waste, healthcare, environmental services, or hazardous materials transportation is a strong plus
Working knowledge of at least one of: EPA/RCRA regulations, NPDES, DOT/PHMSA hazardous materials regulations, Board of Pharmacy licensing, or DEA controlled-substance requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory requirements to non-technical audiences
Experience developing or delivering compliance training
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple permits, licenses, deadlines, and records
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn compliance and waste-management systems
Ability to travel up to 25% to company facilities and customer locations
REHS, CHMM, DOT Hazmat, or another relevant certification preferred
Experience working directly with regulatory agencies preferred
Experience with NPDES, SWPPPs, wastewater permitting, sampling, or discharge monitoring preferred
Experience with Board of Pharmacy licensing or DEA registrations and controlled-substance compliance preferred
Knowledge of biomedical waste treatment, including autoclave and incineration preferred
Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, or 510(k) requirements preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Long-term career development across 35+ locations
Mission-driven, collaborative environment
Opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful operational impact
Exposure to cross-functional operations
Opportunity to help implement innovative finance processes