Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern-FDA Food

Wacker Chemie; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WACKER in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern-FDA Food to support GRAS-related regulatory activities within Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety. You will assist in building an inventory of substances, products, uses, and regulatory justifications, and help review data for regulatory opportunities and risk assessment.

The role offers exposure to regulatory strategy, data management, and documentation, with the chance to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biology or Public health.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and prioritization of products/substances affected by FDA GRAS expectations.
• Maintain a consolidated inventory of substances, products, uses, and regulatory docs.
• Review regulatory information to improve accessibility and quality of documentation.
• Summarize scientific, technical, and regulatory information to assess pathways and business impact.
• Identify opportunities to improve regulatory data management and documentation processes.
• Prepare written summaries and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present findings at internship end.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Eagerness to learn

Education

Rising sophomore or higher in Chemistry, Biology or Public health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor, we are looking for you as a Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern-FDA Food(f/m/d)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety team. In this role, the intern will support a comprehensive assessment of product portfolios that may be affected by evolving FDA regulatory expectations related to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances.

Working closely with the Senior Regulatory Affairs FDA Specialist, the intern will assist in developing and maintaining an inventory of substances, products, intended uses, and existing regulatory justifications. The intern will also participate in prioritization efforts by evaluating commercial significance, regulatory uncertainty, and the availability of supporting data.

As the project advances, the intern will help review substances, manufacturing processes, product specifications, intended uses, safety data, and supporting documentation to identify potential regulatory opportunities and risks. The intern will contribute to the development of recommendations regarding regulatory pathways, compliance strategies, and implementation priorities.

This project offers valuable exposure to regulatory strategy, risk assessment, data management, and regulatory compliance decision-making, providing a strong foundation in the practical application of regulatory affairs and product safety principles.

Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern-FDA Food Job Location (Short): Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 48108
Posting Start Date: 10/30/26

Key Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and prioritization of a portfolio of products and substances potentially impacted by evolving FDA GRAS regulatory expectations.
• Develop and maintain a consolidated inventory of substances, products, intended uses, and supporting regulatory documentation to improve project visibility and decision-making.
• Review and organize regulatory information to improve the accessibility, consistency, and quality of product compliance documentation.
• Compile and summarize scientific, technical, and regulatory information to support the assessment of potential regulatory pathways and business impacts
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of regulatory data management and documentation processes.
• Prepare written summaries and presentations communicating regulatory concepts and project findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Presentation at the end of the internship
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biology or Public health.
• Available full-time in person (Mon–Fri) for our 12 week program
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Sustainability is one of WACKER’s corporate goals – also as an employer. We want you to remain productive, healthy and successful long term. That is why we offer, for example, comprehensive health management and a variety of advanced training programs and courses for individual development opportunities, alongside a good work-life balance. Naturally, we also have a fair compensation system and above-average social benefits. After all, social responsibility has a long tradition at WACKER.

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