Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Giovanni Rana•Bartlett, IL

About The Position

Rana Meal Solutions is seeking an entry-level/junior Regulatory Affairs Specialist for its Quality department in Bartlett, Illinois. The role supports food regulatory compliance, primarily for USDA/FSIS requirements and applicable FDA regulations. It assists with product labeling and approval, finished product specifications, regulatory records, customer documentation, and regulatory data systems. The specialist works with internal departments and Regulatory leadership to support new products, reformulations, ingredient changes, and packaging modifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Biology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
2–4 years of experience in regulatory affairs, food manufacturing, or a related field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Basic understanding of U.S. food labeling and regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with Genesis software or similar software.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with USDA/FSIS labeling regulations and approval processes.
Knowledge of ingredient declarations, allergens, nutrition labeling, and product claims.
Experience maintaining finished product specifications and regulatory documentation.
Familiarity with customer regulatory portals and electronic specification management systems.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Organization and time management.
Regulatory documentation and data management skills.
Cross-functional communication.
Problem-solving and follow-through.
Willingness to learn and develop regulatory expertise.

Responsibilities

Support regulatory compliance activities, primarily related to USDA/FSIS requirements and applicable FDA regulations.
Assist with review of finished product labels, packaging artwork, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, nutrition information, and product claims.
Support USDA/FSIS label approval and submission processes, as applicable.
Assist with regulatory reviews for new products, reformulations, ingredient changes, and packaging modifications.
Research applicable regulatory requirements and communicate findings to Regulatory leadership.
Create, update, and maintain finished product specifications.
Collect and organize product formulations, ingredient information, nutritional data, and supporting regulatory documentation.
Maintain accurate and current regulatory records, including documentation supporting labeling and regulatory decisions.
Identify missing or outdated information and coordinate follow-up with internal departments.
Maintain regulatory information in company databases, specification management systems, and customer portals.
Complete customer regulatory questionnaires and documentation requests.
Coordinate regulatory data updates associated with new products, reformulations, and packaging changes.
Track outstanding regulatory requests and ensure timely completion.
Support improvements to regulatory documentation and data management processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.