Regulatory Specialist I

Sensient Technologies Careers; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 55,775 - 74,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Excellent salary

Development opportunities

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is looking for a Regulatory Specialist I to ensure product compliance with regulations. Located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, the role involves maintaining documentation, providing regulatory guidance, and supporting customers.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Food Science or Chemistry, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The role offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Knowledge of food composition and food chemistry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external contacts.
• Skill in applying technical information to product-specific issues.
• Ability to learn and apply regional and international food regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical documentation for formulas and finished products.
• Ensure ethical and compliant handling of regulatory matters.
• Act as liaison for customers transitioning from artificial to natural colors.
• Provide technical support and information to external customers.
• Support internal teams with regulatory guidance and product information.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage assigned projects and related responsibilities.

Skills

Knowledge of food composition and food chemistry

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external contacts

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market‑savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Regulatory Specialist I

We are looking for a Regulatory Specialist I to join our team in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. In this position, you will ensure compliance of Sensient Technologies products with appropriate regulations and serve as a regulatory resource to internal and external customers. This candidate must possess the ability to apply regulatory knowledge to make compliance decisions on food color systems across multiple countries and product platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain technical documentation for formulas and finished products.
• Ensure ethical and compliant handling of regulatory matters.
• Act as liaison for customers transitioning from artificial to natural colors.
• Provide technical support and information to external customers.
• Support internal teams with regulatory guidance and product information.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage assigned projects and related responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Knowledge of food composition and food chemistry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external contacts.
• Skill in applying technical information to product‑specific issues.
• Ability to learn and apply regional and international food regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What you’ll get

• A role that offers variety and the chance to make a visible impact every day.
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.

About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading‑edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

The salary range for this position is $55,775 - $74,375. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHIP

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION

We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

THIRD PARTY AGENCY

Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.