Temporary Certification Compliance Specialist

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

Job summary

SmartyPants Vitamins is seeking a Temporary Certification Compliance Specialist in California to maintain certification programs and ensure regulatory conformity. You will manage certifications with third‑party bodies, stay updated on evolving regulatory guidelines, and support audits and internal teams.

A scientific degree and strong documentation skills are required. The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and proactive communication to keep certifications current and compliant

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of regulatory/compliance experience in an FDA-regulated industry, dietary supplement experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Nutrition Science, Biology, etc.
• Must have working knowledge of cGMPs and regulations
• Experience with certification management is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail including proofreading
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams
• Proficient with standard business software and database reporting
• Professional, positive demeanor and ability to work in a high‑pressure environment

Responsibilities

• Certify products and maintain active certifications with 3rd party bodies and retailer registrations (USDA Organic, NSF, Non-GMO, CVS, Whole Foods, etc.)
• Stay current with changes to certification requirements and regulations
• Create and update SOPs and forms to maintain compliance
• Drive continuous improvement projects for efficiency and quality
• Inform other departments about new regulatory developments
• Prepare cover letters and submission packages for regulatory requests
• Generate and report metrics on certification status and quality control
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Ensure all ingredients meet regulatory requirements for production
• Research regulations to assess regulatory impact of product changes
• Perform ad hoc duties to support the team

Skills

Regulatory compliance

cGMP knowledge

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Certification management software

Job description

Temporary Certification Compliance Specialist

THE ROLE: TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the Certification Compliance Specialist will maintain the VMS Co-Op compliance systems to ensure the continued conformity of compliance with established regulatory and quality requirements with a focus on certification management. In this role you will demonstrate the behaviors of thoroughness, results orientation, adaptability, tenacity, and initiative. You will be responsible for keeping up to date with SOPs and current industry and regulatory guidelines and regulations.

KEY 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

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-5 years of regulatory and/or compliance experience in an FDA-regulated industry, dietary supplement experience is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific Discipline such as Chemistry, Nutrition Science, Biology, etc.
• Must have working knowledge and be current with cGMP’s and regulations
• Experience with certification management is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize assignments with a focus on internal and external customer service
• Meticulous attention to detail including excellent proofreading skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and peer relationships
• Must have advanced working knowledge of standard business software packages (Microsoft), including database management skills with ability to produce detailed reports
• Consistently demonstrates professional, positive, and approachable attitude/demeanor
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast paced environment

THE DETAILS

MANAGER: Director of Regulatory Affairs

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The pay range for this position is $38-48 per hour dependent on experience.

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