Regulatory Specialist

The Sterling Choice; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role in Chicago

Job summary

The Sterling Choice partners with a Chicago-based food manufacturer to hire a Regulatory Specialist. This hands-on role ensures accurate, compliant labeling across products and requires collaboration with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Procurement and Legal.

You will develop label copy, validate claims, manage specifications in PLM systems, monitor regulatory changes, and support launches from concept through to market. Onsite in Chicago, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry).
• 5+ years of regulatory or labeling experience in food/CPG manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA labeling regulations.
• USDA/FSIS labeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate label copy including nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens and claims per FDA rules.
• Review and substantiate product claims and advise on pack language.
• Review and approve label artwork with cross-functional partners.
• Maintain ingredient and finished product specifications in a PLM system.
• Track regulatory changes and assess impact on the portfolio.
• Provide regulatory input on new products and reformulations.
• Respond to technical consumer inquiries.
• Write SOPs and training materials for the regulatory team.

Job description

Regulatory Specialist, Food Manufacturing (Chicago, IL, Onsite)

About the Role

We're partnering with a Chicago-based food manufacturer with well-known consumer brands to hire a Regulatory Specialist. This is a hands-on regulatory and labeling role. You'll make sure every product that goes out the door is accurate, compliant and backed up. You'll work closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Procurement and Legal, and you'll have a voice in new products from the first idea through launch.

What You'll Do

• Develop and validate label copy, including nutrition facts, ingredient statements, allergens and claims, in line with FDA regulations (USDA a plus)
• Review and substantiate product claims, and guide the business on what can and can't be said on pack
• Review and approve label artwork with cross-functional partners
• Build and maintain ingredient and finished product specifications in a PLM/spec management system
• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on the product portfolio
• Provide regulatory input on new products and reformulations, and support plant trials and validations
• Keep an eye on what competitors are doing on pack
• Respond to technical consumer inquiries
• Write SOPs and training materials, and help shape how a growing regulatory team operates

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or a related field (Master's a plus)
• 5+ years of regulatory or labeling experience in food/CPG manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations
• USDA/FSIS labeling and label approval experience strongly preferred
• Export or international labeling experience is a plus
• Experience with spec management and labeling software (TraceGains, Genesis or similar)
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment