Regulatory Specialist

Talentify; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a regulatory affairs specialist focused on food compliance to join their remote team. The role involves ensuring adherence to nutritional standards and providing insight on labeling and regulatory issues. Candidates should have a strong background in food regulations with at least 3 years of experience. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k), and more, with an hourly rate of $30-$34.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in food regulatory position following US/global regulations.
• Familiarity with various certifications including CFIA, FSANZ.
• Knowledge of DSHEA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create ingredient statements and nutrition fact panels.
• Review and approve raw material and formula compliance.
• Provide ingredient and regulatory guidance to teams.

Skills

Proficiency in CFR21

Experience with nutrition fact panels

Experience in food regulatory position

Knowledge of EU food regulations

Tools

SAP

Food label review software

Job description

• Create ingredient statements and nutrition fact panels.
• Review and approve raw material and formula compliance through FDA regulations and standards within PLM.
• Independently create and validate technical lab copy through application of global regulations and standards of principles of nutrition and food science.
• Provide ingredient, formula, claim, labeling, and regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams on commercialization projects.
• Offer proactive and risk-based regulatory recommendations on ingredient, formula, claim, and labeling to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Review, register, and certify raw materials and finished goods with 3rd party certification bodies such as Kosher, Organic, Gluten-Free certified, non-GMO, etc.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to review label content ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Utilize SAP PLM to review and approve ingredients, formulas, and graphics.
• Stay updated on upcoming regulatory changes and assess regulatory risks in commercialization projects.
• Partner with external regulatory experts to build internal expertise.
• Develop SOPs and related trainings.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CFR21, FDA, SAP, and food regulatory standards.
• Experience with nutrition fact panels and ingredient statements.
• 3+ years experience in a food regulatory position following US and global regulations.
• Knowledge of EU, Asia, or South American food regulations.
• Experience with PLM or SAP systems and food label review software.
• Familiarity with DSHEA regulations and certifications such as CFIA, FSANZ, FSA, CFDA, COFEPRIS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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