Regulatory Affairs Associate

Job Title: Scientist- Regulatory Affairs

Location: Glenview, IL (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Looking for entry level/recent grade in food science only

Must haves:

• The candidate must be a graduate and have minimal experience in Regulatory, Nutrition, R&D, or Quality.
• Works well independently/self-disciplined.
• Meets strict deadlines and manages multiple projects under tight timelines with a strong drive for results and the ability to bring projects to completion.

Summary:

• This role will work within an Export Regulatory and Quality team.
• This position will be responsible for reviewing nutrition and regulatory compliance and providing support in the Quality area related to products globally.

Key Components of the role:

• Provide technical information and evaluating regulatory compliance of products as well as adhering to internal policies and guidelines for exporting products
• Review label graphics for regulatory compliance and technical accuracy in conjunction with the local Regulatory teams and consultants
• Support risk assessment activities for existing products in new markets
• Protect the intellectual property of our products and processes
• Investigates customer/consumer complaints using root cause analysis and works with department managers to determine what corrective and preventive actions are necessary
• Completes customer compliance documentation
• Provides support to Export Quality related issues
• Support management of Product specifications (elaborate, create, change, update, whenever necessary)

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Food Science or related scientific field with a minimal experience in Regulatory, Nutrition, R&D or Quality required
• Candidate should have experience with specifications, databases, and proficiency in MS applications.
• This position requires the ability to handle complexity, work independently, and manage multiple projects under tight timelines with a strong drive for results and the ability to bring projects to completion.