Regulatory Specialist

ClinLab Solutions Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ClinLab Solutions Group in Middlesex County, New Jersey is seeking a Regulatory Specialist who will support regulatory activities for raw materials, including flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients. You will interpret global requirements, maintain documentation, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include reviewing supplier docs, maintaining certifications such as Kosher, Halal, Organic, and RSPO, entering data into systems, tracking

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting global regulatory requirements for food, flavors, fragrances, and cosmetics.
• Ability to read and summarize governmental and industry regulations and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory activities for raw materials including flavors and fragrances.
• Review supplier documentation to ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and certifications (Kosher, Halal, Organic, RSPO).
• Enter and manage raw material data in company systems.
• Monitor global regulatory status and communicate changes and risks.
• Stay informed on industry, government, and NGO regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors on regulatory initiatives.
• Support audits and regulatory submissions as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Advanced degrees preferred

Tools

Allergen screening software

Regulatory databases

Job description

Work Location: Middlesex County, New Jersey

Summary

The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for supporting regulatory activities related to raw materials, including flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients. This role involves interpreting and maintaining compliance with global regulations, managing documentation, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure regulatory standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Participate in regulatory inquiries and projects, ensuring timely and accurate responses to internal and external requests.
• Review and interpret supplier-provided raw material documentation to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update regulatory documentation and certifications, including Kosher, Halal, Organic, and RSPO, to support audits and compliance efforts.
• Accurately enter and manage raw material information in relevant systems and databases.
• Monitor and assess the global legality status of raw materials, providing updates on regulatory changes and potential risks.
• Stay informed on current industry, governmental, and NGO issues impacting raw material regulations.
• Utilize automated programs and proprietary software for ingredient statements, allergen screening, and hazard reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to support regulatory initiatives and new projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related science with a minimum of 2 years of regulatory or related industry experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree (non-technical) with a minimum of 5 years of regulatory or related industry experience.
• Technical knowledge in food, flavors, fragrance, or cosmetic sciences and associated regulations.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations, professional journals, technical procedures, and business documents.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, project management, and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Advanced technical degrees (MS, MBA) are preferred.
• Demonstrated project management and risk assessment experience is preferred.
• Active membership and participation in industry organizations (such as FEMA, IFT, FCA, IFRA, PCPC) is a plus.