Temp Certification & Compliance Specialist

SmartyPants Vitamins; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartyPants Vitamins is seeking a Temporary Certification Compliance Specialist to maintain our compliance systems and ensure certification across USDA Organic, NSF, Non-GMO, CVS, and Whole Foods.

Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the role emphasizes staying current with cGMPs, creating SOPs, and providing audit support while coordinating with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of regulatory/compliance experience in an FDA-regulated industry (dietary supplements preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Nutrition Science, Biology or related field.
• Must have working knowledge and be current with cGMP’s and regulations.
• Experience with certification management is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Certify products and maintain active certifications with various 3rd party certification bodies and retailer registrations for USDA Organic, NSF, Non-GMO, CVS, Whole Foods, etc.
• Stay up-to-date with changes to certification requirements and regulations, where applicable
• Create and update SOP’s and forms, as required to maintain compliance
• Initiate continuous improvement projects to drive efficiencies and improve quality and compliance
• Inform other departments on new regulatory developments in a timely manner
• Compose cover letters and summaries, assemble/format submissions, for external regulatory requests/requirements as necessary
• Generate and report metrics related to certification status and quality control performance
• Provide support during internal and external audits, as needed
• Ensure all ingredients meet regulatory requirements and are approved for use in commercial production
• Research regulations and guidelines to provide effective regulatory assessment of proposed changes to products and claims
• Ad hoc duties as needed to support the team and projects

Skills

Regulatory compliance

FDA regulations

cGMP knowledge

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database reporting

Certification management software

Job description

SmartyPants Vitamins is seeking a Temporary Certification Compliance Specialist to maintain our compliance systems and ensure certification across USDA Organic, NSF, Non-GMO, CVS, and Whole Foods.

Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the role emphasizes staying current with cGMPs, creating SOPs, and providing audit support while coordinating with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.