Job Title: Food Technologist / Regulatory Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

We are a growing manufacturer and distributor of premium food and beverage products serving both retail and foodservice channels. The company is committed to delivering high-quality products with a focus on innovation, nutrition, food safety, and sustainable business practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Submit labels to USDA and maintain USDA approval records
• Review and revise product labels to ensure compliance with USDA/FDA regulations
• Create and maintain product specification sheets for internal and customer use
• Manage supplier documentation including specifications, Letters of Guarantee, COAs, and claim substantiation records
• Develop nutrition facts panels using USDA nutrient databases and/or Genesis software
• Maintain records related to product formulations, ingredients, and assembly information
• Create formulation sheets for production
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Production, Marketing, Sales, and R&D to support compliance and product launches
• Assist in taking products from concept through commercialization alongside chefs, culinary consultants, and external partners
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and customer standards
• Develop specifications for raw materials, process controls, and finished goods
• Evaluate regulatory implications of product or process changes and implement necessary updates
• Represent Regulatory Affairs during product development and commercialization meetings
• Monitor changing regulatory requirements and communicate organizational impact
• Coordinate and manage regulatory documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Maintain regulatory databases and supporting documentation for new products and formulations
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections related to USDA, FDA, FSIS, Organic, and BRC standards
• Assist with supplier and ingredient risk assessments and ongoing compliance programs
• Review marketing and packaging materials to ensure compliance with food labeling and claims regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Applied Science, Nutrition, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in food labeling and regulatory compliance
• 3+ years of experience within the food and beverage industry
• Strong understanding of USDA and FDA regulations, including nutritional labeling requirements
• Knowledge of NIST, CBP, and FTC regulations preferred
• Experience with food processing, quality systems, QA/QC documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities
• Knowledge of food ingredient functionality and composition preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)