Food Quality & Regulatory Specialist

Actalent; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Quality & Regulatory Specialist to partner with Quality, R&D, and cross-functional teams to support product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for a growing food manufacturer.

You will maintain regulatory programs, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement in documentation, audits, and third-party certifications such as SQF and BRC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Knowledge of international regulations is a plus.
• Experience supporting third-party certification programs such as SQF and BRC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and ingredient approval programs to meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Review, maintain, and process supplier documentation through electronic document management systems, ensuring records are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
• Maintain customer regulatory documentation and compliance records, including specifications, certifications, and statements of compliance.
• Coordinate change control activities for product formulas, specifications, and labels to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate documentation.
• Maintain regulatory programs and records to support ongoing audit preparedness and third-party certification requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve regulatory processes, systems, and documentation workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives in alignment with company standards and industry best practices.
• Prepare regulatory documentation, reports, and analyses to support internal teams, customers, and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide regulatory support and guidance to R&D, Sales, and Operations teams, helping them understand and apply regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with customer requirements and third-party certification standards, including SQF and BRC, through documentation, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate product traceability activities to ensure timely and accurate tracking of ingredients and finished goods.
• Promote compliance with food safety, food defense, quality, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements throughout the facility.
• Interpret and apply local, federal, and international regulatory requirements, including frameworks such as REACH where applicable.
• Collaborate frequently with Quality, R&D, and Operations in a food manufacturing environment to align regulatory activities with operational needs.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Job description

Actalent in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Quality & Regulatory Specialist to partner with Quality, R&D, and cross-functional teams to support product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance for a growing food manufacturer.

You will maintain regulatory programs, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement in documentation, audits, and third-party certifications such as SQF and BRC.