Regulatory Specialist

Regulatory Specialist, Food Manufacturing (Chicago, IL, Onsite)

About the Role

We’re partnering with a Chicago-based food manufacturer with well-known consumer brands to hire a Regulatory Specialist. This is a hands-on regulatory and labeling role. You’d make sure every product that goes out the door is accurate, compliant and backed up. You’ll work closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Procurement and Legal, and you’ll have a voice in new products from the first idea through launch.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and validate label copy, including nutrition facts, ingredient statements, allergens and claims, in line with FDA regulations (USDA a plus)
• Review and substantiate product claims, and guide the business on what can and can’t be said on pack
• Review and approve label artwork with cross-functional partners
• Build and maintain ingredient and finished product specifications in a PLM/spec management system
• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on the product portfolio
• Provide regulatory input on new products and reformulations, and support plant trials and validations
• Keep an eye on what competitors are doing on pack
• Respond to technical consumer inquiries
• Write SOPs and training materials, and help shape how a growing regulatory team operates

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or a related field (Master’s a plus)
• 5+ years of regulatory or labeling experience in food/CPG manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations
• USDA/FSIS labeling and label approval experience strongly preferred
• Export or international labeling experience is a plus
• Experience with spec management and labeling software (TraceGains, Genesis or similar)
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment