Regulatory Specialist II

Synergy Flavors•Wauconda, IL

1d•$65,000 - $87,500

About The Position

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry, driven by the vision of enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. They develop high-quality taste solutions with deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition. The Regulatory Specialist II role will primarily focus on preparing regulatory documentation and addressing technical product inquiries ranging from moderate to advanced complexity, ensuring flavors comply with industry standards and unique customer requirements. This role requires participation in customer consultations and engagement in internal project discussions and meetings. Specializing in a minimum of one regulatory niche, serving as the go-to expert and trainer, is required, with the goal of learning and advancing within multiple areas. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional eager to grow within the food and flavor industry, requiring a high level of proficiency in digital systems and database management tools to achieve reliability, speed, and consistency.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field
Experience: 3-5 years in a regulatory role, ideally within the flavor or food ingredient industry.
Knowledge: Familiarity with various US Code of Federal regulations, including Titles 21 and 7, as well as non-governmental agency rules such as Kosher and Halal.
Digital Proficiency: Knowledge in digital systems, specifically: Microsoft Windows Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Power BI)
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills, with a proven ability to handle direct customer inquiries and successful experiences interacting with other organization entities, including procurement, operations, research & development, sales, and customer service
Core Strengths: Sharp attention to detail, superior time management, and the ability to multitask in an ever-changing environment. Exceptional critical thinking skills; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems independently
Mindset: A positive, flexible attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Nice To Haves

Experience with Product Vision, TraceGains, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Intelligent Authoring is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare standard to advanced regulatory documents, complete detailed customer questionnaires, and answer technical product inquiries in a timely manner
Support the collection, organization, and review of raw material supplier documentation while ensuring data is accurately entered into applicable systems
Research various domestic and international regulatory topics and regulations to stay ahead of industry shifts and emerging market trends. Ensure internal compliance and determine potential impacts on organizational processes
Contribute to the evolution of internal regulatory programs to increase efficiency and reliability. Continue furthering knowledge of food and flavor regulations to specialize in a minimum of one regulatory topic and work in the area with little to no assistance
Aid in the development and training of others within the organization
Assist with on-site audits and internal programs for facility certifications including Kosher, Halal, Organic, and Fairtrade
Support the development of new products, and new supplier qualifications while maintaining professional, courteous communication with both internal teams and external customers
Participate in Synergy’s organoleptic evaluation program
Execute additional duties and departmental projects as needed by the department manager