Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Benefits and Culture 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future.

Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees.

Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice.

As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits 

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1.

Researches, interprets and applies labeling laws and regulations to new and novel products and packaging.

2.

Collaborates with Private Label customers and provides technical assistance to jointly develop and approve product labels. 

3.

Proof product labels to verify correctness and regulatory compliance.

Generates product Nutrition and Ingredient statements from company database.

4.

Identifies potential regulatory issues, provides resolution and offers suggestions when working on new product labels or product reformulations to improve speed to market.

5.

Processes and submits all USDA label sketch approvals and temporary approvals.

Issues generic label approvals to production facilities. 

6.

Collaborates with Private Label customers to review label content for accuracy and provides recommendations for required changes.

7.

Uses labeling expertise to advise other departments and production facilities on the requirements for substantiation and compliance to product label claims.

Assists with documentation if needed. 

8.

Responds to inquiries relating to private label items, ingredients, label claims, allergens or other technical information.

9.

Research labeling requirements for new or novel ingredients and/or packaging designs. 

10.

Assists with maintaining formulas, internal specifications or other technical documents as needed. 

11.

Maintains training to stay current with all new USDA and FDA regulations.

 

Job Specifications

1.

Bachelor of Science in the field of Food Science, Nutrition or other strongly related field is preferred.

2.

5+ years of experience with direct responsibility for food product labeling. 

3.

10+ years of experience in a similar regulatory or labeling position is preferred. 

4.

Current knowledge of FDA & USDA labeling regulations is required.

5.

Ability to work independently without close supervision and possess good judgment, decisiveness and interpersonal skills.

Comfortable with ambiguity and problem solving. 

6.

Intermediate or better PC skills are required; advanced ...