Regulatory Compliance Specialist

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support R&D, QA, and Procurement teams. This role requires a strong understanding of FDA regulations with a focus on food labeling, and involves creating regulatory documents and managing compliance issues. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a Science field and relevant experience in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, major in a Science field (i.e. Food, Chemistry, Biology).
• Minimum of two years of experience in supervision and experience in regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for R&D, Quality Assurance and Procurement.
• Oversee implementation of new and revised package labels.
• Manage investigation and reporting of Regulatory Compliance issues.

Skills

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Listening skills

Decision-making skills

Organization skills

Excellent computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Department: Research and Design

Position Summary: This position will support our R&D, QA, and Procurement teams. The ideal candidate will focus on standards and guidelines set by the FDA with emphasis on food labelling.

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of R&D

Supervision: N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support for R&D, Quality Assurance and Procurement
• Format and create regulatory documents.
• Oversee the implementation of new and revised package labels.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and other relevant regulations.
• Review, maintain and update documentation from suppliers.
• Manage the investigation and reporting of Regulatory Compliance issues. Recognize trends and opportunities for improvement/corrective action through proper analysis.
• Coordinate and execute internal, external, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits as directed or required.
• Assist in creating nutritional panels and ingredient statements for finished goods.
• And any other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Must have excellent time management, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, listening, decision-making, and organization skills required.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Experience creating nutritional panels and ingredient statements.
• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR part 101 Food Labeling, Federal and State Food Regulations with the ability to train others in their understanding of the regulations.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, major in a Science field (i.e. Food, Chemistry, Biology)
• A minimum of two years of experience in supervision and experience in regulatory compliance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.