Regulatory Specialist I

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days per week

Competitive salary and benefits

Occasional travel for meetings

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Job summary

Sensient Technologies seeks a Regulatory Specialist to ensure compliance of raw materials and products with local and international regulations. The role sits in Turlock, CA and supports the global regulatory team shaping data, declarations and regulatory submissions.

You will interpret regulatory requirements, participate in international teams, and train internal customers while using PLM and other company systems.

Qualifications

• University degree in chemistry or food technology.
• Regulatory experience in food ingredients is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and summarize regulatory information.
• Proficient with MS Office; PLM experience is beneficial.
• Professional English skills; other languages are a plus.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulations and gather information to address customer needs.
• Implement new national and international regulations within the team.
• Participate in project teams and provide regulatory trainings and guidance.
• Use Sensient systems (eg. PLM) for efficiency and consistency.
• Build relationships inside and outside the organization to improve effectiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Time management

Willing to travel

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

PLM (inventory/Regulatory tool)

Education

University degree in chemistry or food technology

Tools

PLM

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. We are looking for a Regulatory Specialist to join our team to manage compliance of product information that meet regulations both locally and internationally.

As a valued member of our Sensient global Regulatory team, the Regulatory Specialist assures the compliance of our raw materials and products with appropriate regulations, provides various data, information and conformity declaration, and serves as a regulatory resource to internal and external customers. Maintains technical databases related to raw materials, understands, respects, and acts ethically when dealing with matters related to regulatory compliance. In this responsible position you are working closely with national and international colleagues. This role will sit in Turlock, CA.

What You'll Do

• Support internal customers (including Regulatory Finished Goods, Procurement, Research & Development, Quality Assurance) by interpreting regulations, gathering information to address external customer needs and providing guidance to internal customers by accurately maintaining raw materials information
• Implementation of new national and international regulations within the team and for the organization
• Participate in national and international project teams and conduct regulatory presentations to inform, train and inform, train and advise internal customers on regulatory topics
• Utilize authorized Sensient Technologies systems (eg. PLM) for maximum efficiency and consistency
• Develop relationships inside and outside the organization to enhance personal and company effectiveness

What You'll Bring

• A university degree in chemistry, food technology or a similar studies
• Intermediate level of regulatory experience in the food ingredients industry, within food flavors would be a distinct advantage
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts
• Ability to gain and apply extensive knowledge of regional and international food regulations and their application. Must be able to develop the ability to review, interpret and summarize technical information
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; experience in dealing with a computerized inventory management program (PLM) is beneficial
• Professional English language skills (written and verbal skills). Other additional language proficiencies are an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks in an effective manner and attention to detail is essential
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

What you’ll get

• Opportunity to collaborate with your local colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
• An opportunity for occasional travel for business meetings with international colleagues
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond

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 Agricultural Ingredients:

Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 – $75,000. 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 additional 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.

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.

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