Regulatory Specialist

Lensa; Chicago (IL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site seeks a Regulatory Specialist in Chicago, IL. The role involves creating ingredient statements, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, and guiding cross-functional teams through regulatory processes. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in food regulatory positions, with skills in SAP and FDA standards.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in food regulatory
• Experience with ingredient statements.
• Knowledge of global food regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create ingredient statements and nutrition fact panels.
• Review and comply with FDA regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ingredient and labeling standards.

Skills

Proficiency in CFR21

FDA standards

Food regulatory standards

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

Food label review software

Job description

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Job Title: Regulatory Specialist

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Co-lead 3rd party certification audits.
  
  

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.

Requirements

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 26, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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