Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Randstad USA; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate in the Dallas, NC area to support the QA & Regulatory Affairs Director. You will oversee regulatory compliance for plant-based ingredients and colors for North America, coordinating with R&D, QA, Production, Sales, and Agriculture to ensure safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes independent research, precise documentation, and timely response to inquiries about labeling and claims, with a strong focus on FDA regulations and SQF standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
• 2–3 years regulatory compliance experience in the food industry.
• Hands-on experience managing ingredient and labeling compliance.
• Strong knowledge of FDA food regulations.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Spanish language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track, monitor, and communicate current, proposed, and new regulations affecting operations to internal stakeholders.
• Research regulatory information following US FDA, USDA, Canadian, and Mexican guidelines.
• Prepare responses to customer inquiries on regulatory status (specifications, allergens, labeling, nutrition, GMOs, organic claims).
• Review and approve finished product specs, SDS, packaging labels for compliance.
• Conduct regulatory assessments for new ingredients and product launches; support supplier approvals.
• Create, update, and maintain internal regulatory statements.
• Train internal teams on regulatory updates across departments.
• Adhere to GMPs, SQF, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory compliance - SEC

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Creating presentations

Oral communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Bookkeeping

Working independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field

High School (required)

Job description

Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Associate

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented compliance professional with a passion for the food and beverage industry? We are currently recruiting a Regulatory Affairs Associate for a leading manufacturing client based in the Dallas, NC area. In this critical role, you will support the Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Director to ensure all products—including plant-based ingredients and colors for human and pet consumption—meet strict safety and regulatory standards across North America. If you thrive on independent research, cross-departmental collaboration, and keeping pace with dynamic industry regulations, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Hours: Full-Time (1st Shift)

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a highly related field.
• 2 to 3 years of proven experience in regulatory compliance specifically within the food industry.
• Hands-on experience managing ingredient compliance, product compliance, labeling, and claims.
• strong, working knowledge of FDA food regulations.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, paired with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of Canadian and Mexican food regulations is a distinct advantage, though not strictly required.
• Fluency in Spanish is considered a plus.

salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Duties

• Track, monitor, and proactively communicate current, proposed, and new regulations that may impact operations to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Independently research and navigate regulatory information in strict accordance with US FDA, USDA, Canadian, and Mexican guidelines.
• Prepare timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries regarding product regulatory status, including specifications, allergens, labeling, nutrition, GMOs, Organic certifications, and other claims.
• Review and officially approve finished product specifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and packaging labels to ensure total regulatory compliance.
• Conduct thorough regulatory assessments for new ingredients and product launches, while also supporting the Quality team with new supplier approvals.
• Create, update, and maintain internal regulatory statements.
• Train internal teams on vital regulatory updates and support various departments—such as R&D, QA, Production, Sales, and Agriculture—on compliance topics.
• Adhere to established company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Skills

• Regulatory reporting
• Regulatory Compliance - Other
• Regulatory Compliance - SEC
• Conflict Resolution
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Creating Presentations
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Bookkeeping
• Working Independently

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School (required)