Senior Food and Regulatory Toxicologist

Weingart Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foundation is seeking a senior regulatory scientist to oversee regulatory projects involving GRAS self-determinations, toxicology studies, and the authoring of scientific manuscripts. This role demands strong expertise in FDA and FTC regulations, as well as the ability to provide mentorship and strategic leadership in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in regulatory affairs involving FDA and FTC.
• Strong background in toxicological safety assessments for food and dietary supplements.
• Proficiency in authoring scientific manuscripts for publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory projects for GRAS determinations and dietary ingredient notifications.
• Design and interpret a variety of toxicology studies.
• Mentor colleagues and provide strategic solutions in regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Toxicology Studies

Mentorship

Scientific Manuscript Writing

Education

PhD in Toxicology or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the senior regulatory and scientist on client projects involving GRAS self-determinations (Independent Conclusions of GRAS Status), GRAS Notifications, and New Dietary Ingredient Notifications, involving FDA and/or FTC.

Design, monitor, and interpret toxicology studies (acute, subchronic, developmental, genotoxicity, etc.).

Design and critically review toxicological safety assessments for food ingredients, dietary supplements, and cosmetics, within a regulatory framework.

Author or co-author scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication in support of regulatory dossiers from a toxicological viewpoint.

Ability to provide strategic solutions on FDA and FTC regulatory matters.

Provide mentorship and technical leadership to colleagues.

Remain update on current with evolving global regulations and scientific trends primarily relevant to food ingredient safety and compliance, and safety assessment technologies.