Regulatory Specialist I

Bryn Mawr•Chicago, IL

6d•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 position is based at the company’s headquarters in Bryn Mawr (Chicago), with a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote per week. Relocation assistance is not offered. The role supports customer technical documentation requests and domestic and international regulatory compliance, including FDA and USDA requirements, ingredient and labeling reviews, export requirements, and customer documentation for global markets. It also contributes to continuous improvement, analyzes request trends and potential risks, documents procedures, and provides training and presentations 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and process customer requests for technical documentation efficiently and accurately in accordance with company policies and current regulations.
Prepare and support technical information, including 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 and apply USDA labeling regulations and 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-related risks or impacts to upper management.
Review and document procedures as directed by Regulatory Management.
Provide training and presentations for employees and customers as needed.