Junior Food Contact Consultant (SME)

FoodChain ID Group, Inc; Deventer; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development path

Hands-on training

Collaborative environment

Exposure to international regulations

Job summary

FoodChain ID in the Netherlands is seeking a Junior Food Contact Consultant to support the SME team. You’ll start in an administrative role, handling DoCs, SoCs and migration assessments, and coordinating with suppliers.

This entry‑level position offers a clear path to a full SME, with mentoring, exposure to international regulations, and growth into regulatory advisory and project leadership. The role is office‑based in Deventer, with at least weekly presence and a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry/packaging/food technology or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation (DoCs, SoCs, migration assessments).
• Track and organize regulatory documents in internal systems.
• Request, collect, and follow up with suppliers for composition data and declarations.
• Assist in preparing responses to customer compliance requests.
• Monitor changes in global food contact legislation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, packaging, food technology (or similar)

Job description

Junior Food Contact Consultant (SME)

At FoodChain ID we work every day with our customers on making the food and food contact supply chain safe and transparent. For the expansion of our Packaging team, we are looking for a Junior Subject Matter Expert / Data Manager.

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional. You’ll begin in an administrative role and support our SME team, helping manage food contact compliance documentation and supplier communications. Over time, you’ll develop into a full SME, advising on regulations and supporting innovative projects.

What You’ll Do (Starting Out):

• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation (DoCs, SoCs, migration assessments)
• Track and organize regulatory documents in internal systems
• Request, collect, and follow up with suppliers for composition data and food contact declarations
• Assist in preparing responses to customer compliance requests
• Monitor changes in global food contact legislation

What You’ll Grow Into:

• Provide internal guidance on EU and international food contact regulations
• Conduct regulatory risk assessments and support new product development
• Lead compliance projects and customer interactions
• Represent the company in audits and technical discussions

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, packaging, food technology (or similar)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Strong interest in regulatory compliance and supply chain interaction
• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)
• Available to work from our office in Deventer (Netherlands) at least once a week

What We Offer:

• A structured development path into a full SME role
• Hands-on training and mentoring by experienced professionals
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Exposure to international regulations and customers
• Competitive salary and benefits

Company Overview

For more than three decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, helping companies navigate increasing global demands for transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability.