What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Regulatory Specialist position at Sensapure Flavors?
Company Description
Sensapure Flavors is a leading full-service flavor house headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional production facilities in Lehi, Utah. Since its establishment in 2017, the company has specialized in custom flavor creation, formulation, active ingredient masking, spray drying, product development, and sensory evaluation for functional food, beverage, and dietary supplement brands. Supporting active lifestyle, sports nutrition, and wellness industries worldwide, Sensapure combines expertise in flavor chemistry with practical application knowledge. With a library of 1,700 active raw materials and a team of over 250 employees, including IFC-certified master flavorists and beverage scientists, Sensapure has successfully commercialized more than 2,500 flavors.
Job Title: Sr. Regulatory Specialist
Department: Quality
Reports to: Sr. Director of QA and Food Safety
Salary: DOE
Status: DOE
Schedule: Full Time (40 hours or more per week)
Shift: Office (8:30AM – 5:00PM), or Remote
Location: SLC or Lehi
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversees creation of raw material specifications. Manages and maintains regulatory records. Reviews raw material qualifications to ensure they meet all regulatory requirements. Reviews and request supplier regulatory documentation.
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in maintaining compliance to 3rd party certifications and programs including Organic, Kosher, Halal, and Non-GMO.
2. Request raw material regulatory documentation from vendors and generate item codes in Sensapure product development software
3. Ensure regulatory documents are accurate
4. Review and maintain raw material qualifications
5. Generate raw material specifications
6. Maintain material qualification and regulatory SOPs
7. Assist in providing customers with raw material regulatory documentation
8. Participate in Quality project management
9. Other duties and functions may be assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in science or related field is required
WORK EXPERIENCE:
At least 4 years of experience in related field required.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Ability to collect and research data and synthesize complex or diverse information.
Technical aspects of raw materials and finished goods.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Skillfully gathers and analyzes information.
Develop project plans and coordinates projects.
Manages competing demands.
Prioritizes and uses time effectively.
Demonstrates knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Displays professionalism.
Advanced communication skills. Able to read and analyze complex documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and manuals. Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of customers or employees.
Delegates work assignments by setting expectations and monitoring activities.
Inspires and motivates others to perform well while providing regular performance feedback.
Intermediate/Advanced mathematical skills: Able to apply complex mathematical concepts.
Demonstrates self-management by consistently at work and on time, takes responsibility for own actions, takes initiative, generates suggestions for improving work, meets productivity standards, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position frequently works in an office environment. Seldom exposure to allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans as well as working near moving mechanical parts or powered industrial trucks, fumes, and dust or other airborne particles.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires frequent sitting. There will be seldom use of hands, talking, hearing/listening, standing, walking, bending/stooping, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds.