Food Regulatory Specialist II

State of North Carolina • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Food & Drug Protection Division. The Food & Drug Protection Division has five functioning sections, including the Food Section, the Dairy Section, the Feed Section, the Drug Section, and the Administrative Services Section. In addition, analytical support is provided to the Food & Feed Sections by the Food & Drug Protection Division’s six laboratory branches, i.e. Feed Laboratory, Fertilizer Laboratory, Food Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Residue Laboratory, and Pesticide Formulations Laboratory. The Division protects the health, welfare, and economic interests of consumers of foods, drugs, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and medical devices by ensuring, thorough inspections and analysis, that these products are wholesome and properly labeled. Duties involve inspections and enforcing regulations as they apply to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food, enforcing established laws and regulations to ensure that food manufacturing, storage, and transportation facilities are adequate to ensure a safe, sanitary food supply, as well an adequate identification of the food to consumers via proper label statements. Some overnight travel throughout the state may be involved, especially during the initial training period. In the event of emergencies, some occasional work may be required after hours. Headquarters: Within territory Work territory consists of the following counties: Anson, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Polk, Rutherford, and Union Candidate must: (1) reside within a county in the territory or (2) reside in NC, within 20 miles, or 30 minutes of any of the counties within the territory OR (3) relocate at own expense, to one of the counties within the territory within four months of employment.

Requirements

• General knowledge of the State and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of foods.
• General knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in the production, processing, storing, and sale of foods and principles of food sanitation.
• Ability to observe and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology, food science, home economics or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of food regulatory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid North Carolina driver license.
• Selected applicant may undergo a background check in order to be commissioned as an Officer with the US Dept. of Health & Human Services in order to do contract work with the Food & Drug Administration.

Responsibilities

• Duties involve inspections and enforcing regulations as they apply to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food
• Enforcing established laws and regulations to ensure that food manufacturing, storage, and transportation facilities are adequate to ensure a safe, sanitary food supply, as well an adequate identification of the food to consumers via proper label statements.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees