Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern-FDA Food

Wacker Chemie AG•Ann Arbor, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

WACKER is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented intern for its Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety team in Ann Arbor. The intern will support a comprehensive assessment of product portfolios potentially affected by evolving FDA regulatory expectations concerning Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances. Working closely with the Senior Regulatory Affairs FDA Specialist, the intern will help inventory substances, products, intended uses, and existing regulatory justifications, and prioritize work by considering commercial significance, regulatory uncertainty, and supporting data availability. The intern will review substances, manufacturing processes, product specifications, intended uses, safety data, and supporting documentation to identify potential regulatory opportunities and risks. The role will also contribute to recommendations on regulatory pathways, compliance strategies, and implementation priorities. The internship offers exposure to regulatory strategy, risk assessment, data management, and regulatory compliance decision-making. The intern will prepare a presentation at the end of the internship and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be a rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Public Health.
Be available full-time, in person, Monday through Friday, for the 12-week program.
Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain confidentiality.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

Support evaluation and prioritization of products and substances potentially affected by evolving FDA GRAS regulatory expectations.
Develop and maintain a consolidated inventory of substances, products, intended uses, and supporting regulatory documentation.
Review and organize regulatory information to improve the accessibility, consistency, and quality of product compliance documentation.
Compile and summarize scientific, technical, and regulatory information to support assessments of potential regulatory pathways and business impacts.
Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of regulatory data management and documentation processes.
Prepare written summaries and presentations communicating regulatory concepts and project findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Present at the end of the internship.
Perform other duties as assigned.