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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

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The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Position Title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist           

Reporting into Title: R&D Manager

Position Purpose/Summary: This position is the day-to-day support for Regulatory functions, with the direction of the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Responsible for managing, completing, communicating and prioritizing all of our customers’ regulatory projects to meet expected timelines. Follows, interprets and reports on developing Global and Regional Personal Care/Cosmetic Regulations, including but not limited to: US FDA, IFRA, Health Canada, EU Cosmetic Regulation.  

Direct Reports                     

None

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities

Experience (Must):
•    Possess Regulatory Compliance or Cosmetic industry experience with 0-2 years in equivalent position. 
•    Possess strong computer literacy skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook.
•    Utilizes a database and other digital files to create reports and dossiers.
•    Understands the importance of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making, with regards to regulation and compliance.
•    Formulates conclusions and solutions, using logic, reasoning, and analysis of gathered data, information and relatable events, concerning regulatory compliance.
•    Maintains regularly updated physical and electronic files that are retrievable, accurate, and audit worthy.
•    Recognizes urgency and reacts timely with necessary information or actions.
•    Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written) 
•    Must work effectively as a team member in all situations.
•    Must work well under pressure.
•    Must exhibit strong leadership skills in a fast paced plant operations environment
•    Prioritizes actions and activities to meet expectations, including changing expectations.
•    Adjusts actions in response to situation and available information.

Experience (Plus):
•    Proficient working knowledge of EU Cosmetic Regulation PCPC, INCI names, Cosmetic Labeling Requirements.

 

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time-off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Subsidy
  • Childcare Resources
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Discounts 
Qualifications:

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities 

Education:     
•    BA or BS Degree in Science related field
•    Or equivalent progressive work experience

Experience (Must):
•   Possess Regulatory Compliance or Cosmetic industry experience with 0-2 years in equivalent position. 
•    Possess strong computer literacy skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook.
•    Utilizes a database and other digital files to create reports and dossiers.
•  Understands the importance of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making, with regards to regulation and compliance.
•    Formulates conclusions and solutions, using logic, reasoning, and analysis of gathered data, information and relatable events, concerning regulatory compliance.
•    Maintains regularly updated physical and electronic files that are retrievable, accurate, and audit worthy.
•    Recognizes urgency and reacts timely with necessary information or actions.
•    Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written) 
•    Must work effectively as a team member in all situations.
•    Must work well under pressure.
•    Must exhibit strong leadership skills in a fast paced plant operations environment
•    Prioritizes actions and activities to meet expectations, including changing expectations.
•    Adjusts actions in response to situation and available information.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: local, if any

Vehicle (own): able to commute to work location consistently

Tools (own): N/A

Technology (own): N/A

 

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws.  All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.

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