Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Summary

To ensure that all Flavor, Fragrance & Animal Feed formulations comply with industry, Federal/State, Global/International Regulatory bodies and customer requirements. To function as a liaison with internal departments (i.e. QA, Customer/Project Service, R&D, etc.) regarding the exchange and coordination of information required by our customers. Interface with multiple cross-functional internal groups/departments to execute timely and accurate completion of projects/assignments. This role partners closely with flavorists, R&D and commercial teams to enable compliant innovation and support customer success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate, prepare and review regulatory documents/certifications required for domestic and/or international projects (i.e. Specification Sheets, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Flavor/Fragrance Allergens, GMO, Organic, Natural, IFRA, Country of Origin, GRAS, Kosher, Nutritional, etc.)
• Assist with Regulatory Database and Systems maintenance
• Review Raw Material Documentation and enter related data into databases.
• Support the development of Regulatory Specifications.
• Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) filing of flavors.
• Support Kosher & Halal Certifications
• Experience or exposure to pet and animal feed regulations.
• Utilize relevant information, internal tools and individual judgment to determine whether flavor and fragrance formulae comply with laws, regulations, and/or standards
• Utilize and Support the Trace Gains Database for documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Identify workload efficiencies to optimize procedures.
• Participate in Industry trade association and related meetings.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Nutrition Science or Science related subject, 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to stakeholders.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with calculate basic mathematical concepts such as addition/subtraction and others such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point software.Experience in Regulatory Databases is preferred e.g. Trace Gains, SDS systems, and other software systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision. Good interpersonal skills. Good attention to detail. Regulatory Knowledge as it relates to the Flavor & fragrance Industry. Team player. An interest and enthusiasm for Food, Flavor & Feed Regulatory knowledge.

Other Qualifications

None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell, The associate is frequently required to sit, The associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally lab equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position will be hybrid after three months of employment and departmental schedules.