Technical Services Regulatory Specialist

ofi; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time from Day 1

Paid Sick Leave

Company Paid Holidays

401K Match on Day 1

Career Growth and Learning

Job summary

ofi is seeking a Regulatory Specialist for on-site work to verify and review food product labels for regulatory accuracy and customer requirements. You will handle identities preserved status, portal entries, and investigations in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant product launches.

The ideal candidate has 2–4+ years in food labeling/regulatory affairs, knowledge of FDA regulations, and experience with label content and claims.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition or related discipline.
• Experience: 2–4+ years in food labeling, regulatory compliance or QA.
• Familiarity with FDA labeling rules and 21 CFR.
• Ability to interpret technical specs and requirements.
• Experience reviewing Nutrition Facts Panels, ingredients, and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Review labels for accuracy, consistency, and completeness (ingredients, Nutrition Facts, allergens, net weight, Kosher, origin).
• Ensure label content aligns with formulations and supporting docs.
• Ensure compliance with FDA labeling regulations and international standards.
• Evaluate label claims for accuracy (nutrients, marketing, allergens).
• Interpret customer labeling standards and style guides to meet contracts.

Skills

FDA regulations knowledge

Technical specification interpretation

Nutrition Facts panels review

Ingredient statements review

Allergen declarations review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition or related discipline

Tools

Genesis software

Job description

Description

ofi

Description

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

Position Summary

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location. Reporting to Regulatory Supervisor, the Technical Specialist- Regulatory will be responsible for the technical review and verification of food product labels to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance and strict adherence to customer specific labeling requirements prior to release. This position will also assist the Regulatory Supervisor with customer specific tasks of portal entries, identity preserved status for retail spice and seasoning blends, and complaint investigations. This role serves as a key liaison between internal teams and customer specifications, ensuring that product labels meet regulatory standards as well as individual customer, retailer, and contract requirements prior to product release. The ideal candidate will have skills and training in regulatory compliance, FDA Food Labeling requirements, Genesis software, as well as a detailed, technical approach to investigation and resolution of regulatory and customer matters.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Review food product labels for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, including ingredient statements, Nutrition Facts, allergen disclosures, net weight, Kosher, recycling and country of origin statements.
• Verify that label content aligns with product formulations, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food labeling regulations (FDA 21 CFR) and relevant international standards
• Evaluate label claims (nutrient content, marketing, allergen-free and customer-required statements) for technical and regulatory accuracy.
• Review and interpret customer specific labeling standards, style guides and technical specifications
• Ensure labels meet customer contractual requirements for formatting, terminology, language, certifications and required statements
• Identify gaps or discrepancies between regulatory requirements, company standards, and customer specifications.
• Support responses to customer inquiries or audits related to labelling accuracy and compliance
• Work closely with Innovation, Commercialization, Quality Assurance and Supply Chain to support compliant product launches and changes.
• Provide technical guidance on labeling requirements during new product development, reformulations and customer onboarding.
• Participate in change-management processes for packaging, formulation or regulatory updates impacting labels.
• Enter customer specific information to customer portals for new and existing products.
• Complete quality-related customer specific information spreadsheets as requested by the Sales team; collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure accurate information is provided to Sales.
• Assist the Regulatory Supervisor with Identity preserved and recycled material registrations

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

• Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition or related discipline.
• Minimum years of experience required: 2-4+ years of experience in food labeling, regulatory compliance or quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Strong ability to interpret technical specifications and requirements
• Experience reviewing Nutrition Facts Panels, ingredient statements and allergen declarations
• Preferred, but not required; Regulatory Affairs Certification or similar credentials

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The pay for this role ranges from $64,000 - $75,000 annually and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Performance-based Bonuses: Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.

Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.

A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.

Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
• Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
• Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
• 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
• Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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