Regulatory Specialist I

Chicago Corporate HQ (Bryn Mawr)•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Specialist provides regulatory and technical information to internal and external customers for products manufactured and sold by Newly Weds Foods, in accordance with government regulations and company policies and procedures. The role is based at the company’s headquarters in Bryn Mawr (Chicago) and follows a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote per week. Relocation assistance is not offered. The specialist handles technical documentation requests, supports international regulatory compliance, applies FDA and USDA labeling regulations, contributes to continuous improvement and procedure review, analyzes request trends and risks, and provides training and presentations to employees and customers as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in food science or a related discipline.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in the food industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and process customer requests for technical documentation accurately and efficiently under company policies and current regulations. Documentation may include product specifications, allergen forms and questionnaires, formulas, religious or dietary certifications, customized response letters, and maintenance of online portals.
Support international regulatory compliance initiatives, including export requirements, ingredient reviews, labeling compliance, and customer documentation for global markets.
Write compliant FDA ingredient statements, apply USDA labeling regulations, and maintain knowledge of retail food labeling regulations and guidance.
Support continuous improvement activities related to technical information requests and department objectives, coordinating implementation with Regulatory Management.
Analyze work performed and report emerging request trends, potential improvement areas, and inquiry risks or impacts related to company policies and procedures to upper management.
Review and document procedures as directed by Regulatory Management.
Provide training and presentations for company employees and customers as needed.