What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Affairs Specialist position at Cindavi?
Join a fast-growing organization where you’ll be the go-to expert on food, beverage, and pet food regulatory compliance.
Please note this position is located onsite in the Charlotte, NC metro.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a detail-driven Regulatory Affairs Associate to support the Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Director in maintaining compliance across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role plays a critical part in evaluating ingredients, ensuring regulatory conformity, responding to customer inquiries, and supporting product launches. You’ll collaborate with teams across R&D, Quality, Production, Sales & Marketing, and Agriculture to ensure regulatory accuracy, clarity, and readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Research
- Track, monitor, and communicate current and emerging regulations affecting food, beverage, and pet food products.
- Independently research regulatory requirements across FDA, USDA, and Canadian/Mexican regulatory bodies.
- Conduct regulatory assessments for new ingredients and new product launches.
- Create, update, and maintain regulatory statements and documentation.
Customer & Internal Support
- Prepare timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries regarding specifications, allergens, labeling, nutrition, claims, GMO, Organic status, and other certifications.
- Review and approve finished product specifications, labels, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for compliance.
- Support Quality in approving new suppliers.
- Advise R&D, QA, Production, Sales, Marketing, and Agriculture teams on regulatory requirements.
- Provide training to internal teams on regulatory topics and updates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific field is required.
- 2–3 years of regulatory compliance experience within the food industry.
- Strong understanding of ingredient compliance, claims, labeling, and product regulatory pathways.
- Solid knowledge of FDA food regulations.
Why Join Our Team?
We offer a purpose-driven work environment that supports sustainability and health. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:
- A collaborative, innovative culture that values scientific expertise
- 20 days PTO 12 paid holidays
- Profit-sharing programs
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000