Nicole Nelson
About Nicole Nelson
Nicole Nelson is a Sr. Associate Registration and Regulations at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin, with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and a background in biotechnology and chemical sciences.
Title and Current Role
Nicole Nelson is currently serving as a Sr. Associate Registration and Regulations at SC Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing compliance processes and procedures. She collaborates closely with federal authorities such as the EPA and PMRA to maintain strong working relationships, ensuring that SC Johnson’s products comply with North American federal and state regulations.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at SC Johnson, Nicole Nelson worked as a Regulatory Specialist at Rust-Oleum Corporation in Vernon Hills, IL from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as a Product Compliance Specialist at McMaster-Carr Supply Co in Elmhurst, IL from 2011 to 2016. Her earlier positions include Quality Associate at Baxter Healthcare, Lead Fiber Technician and Customer Service Coordinator at Intertek, and Administrative Assistant at American Foundry Society.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Nelson attended Roosevelt University where she achieved a Master of Science in Biotechnology and the Chemical Sciences from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Certificate in Biotechnology from 2004 to 2006, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from 2003 to 2006. Her extensive knowledge base includes North American federal and state regulations such as those from the EPA, CPSC, FHSA, OSHA, FDA, CalDPR, and Health Canada.
Awards and Recognitions
Nicole Nelson has been recognized for her significant contributions with several awards. She received the Spirit of Goodwill Innovation Award in both 2019 and 2021 for her work on Ziploc and Never Be Beat. Additionally, she was awarded the 2019 Fisk Sustainability Award for her contributions to the development of Ziploc paper bags.
Regulatory Expertise
Nicole Nelson possesses extensive expertise in evaluating regulatory climates to identify potential compliance issues related to pest control and food contact products. She provides leadership and guidance on best practices to cross-functional teams, aiming to achieve first-to-market advantages. She also effectively communicates regulatory issues to colleagues outside of regulatory functions and guides process improvements for global artwork challenges.