Regulatory Specialist

Actalent; Lake Zurich (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Onsite Fitness Center

Competitive Shift Differentials

Employee Referral Program

Recognition & Anniversary Program

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Regulatory Specialist II in Lake Zurich, IL. You will prepare regulatory documents, manage supplier documentation, and respond to technical product inquiries while ensuring data accuracy across systems.

The role requires at least 3 years in regulatory (food/flavors), knowledge of US CFR Titles 21 and 7, and familiarity with Kosher/Halal. Hybrid schedule; on-site 3 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of regulatory experience in food or flavors.
• Familiar with US CFR Titles 21 and 7.
• Knowledge of Kosher and Halal rules.
• Experience with audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard to advanced regulatory documents.
• Complete detailed customer questionnaires and answer technical product inquiries promptly.
• Support the collection, organization, and review of raw material supplier documentation.
• Ensure accurate data entry into applicable systems.
• Research domestic and international regulatory topics and regulations.
• Contribute to the evolution of internal regulatory programs to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Aid in the development and training of others within the organization.
• Assist with on-site audits and internal programs for facility certifications including Kosher, Halal, Organic, and Fairtrade.
• Support the development of new products and new supplier qualifications.
• Maintain professional, courteous communication with both internal teams and external customers.
• Participate in the organoleptic evaluation program.
• Execute additional duties and departmental projects as needed.

Skills

Regulatory experience

US CFR knowledge (21 & 7)

Kosher & Halal knowledge

Audits

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Power BI

Product Vision

TraceGains

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Intelligent Authoring

Job description

Job Title: Regulatory Specialist II

As a Regulatory Specialist II, you will be responsible for preparing standard to advanced regulatory documents, completing detailed customer questionnaires, and answering technical product inquiries in a timely manner. You will support the collection, organization, and review of raw material supplier documentation while ensuring data is accurately entered into applicable systems. Additionally, you will research various domestic and international regulatory topics and regulations to stay ahead of industry shifts and emerging market trends, ensuring internal compliance and determining potential impacts on organizational processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standard to advanced regulatory documents.
• Complete detailed customer questionnaires and answer technical product inquiries promptly.
• Support the collection, organization, and review of raw material supplier documentation.
• Ensure accurate data entry into applicable systems.
• Research domestic and international regulatory topics and regulations.
• Contribute to the evolution of internal regulatory programs to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Aid in the development and training of others within the organization.
• Assist with on-site audits and internal programs for facility certifications including Kosher, Halal, Organic, and Fairtrade.
• Support the development of new products and new supplier qualifications.
• Maintain professional, courteous communication with both internal teams and external customers.
• Participate in the organoleptic evaluation program.
• Execute additional duties and departmental projects as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in regulatory (food or flavors industry only).
• Familiarity with various US Code of Federal regulations, including Titles 21 and 7.
• Knowledge of non-governmental agency rules such as Kosher and Halal.
• Experience with audits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Experience with Product Vision, TraceGains, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Intelligent Authoring is highly preferred.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days on-site. You will be part of a team of 7 regulatory members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Zurich, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $87500.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days 16 Hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Holidays & Paid Holiday Shutdown (number of days varies by year)
• Employee Led Committees: Charitable Giving, Green Team, Employee Events and Culture Team
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Employee Referral Program
• Recognition & Anniversary Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lake Zurich, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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