Regulatory Specialist (Erlanger, KY)

Job Description:

• Pay Rate: $$30-35/hr.
• Shift: 8am-5pm, M-F
• Assignment planned to last 15 months

ADM is a world leader in agriculture, providing food and nutrition for humans and animals across 6 continents.

Raise in partnership with ADM are seeking to hire a professional Regulatory Specialist in Erlanger, KY.

It's your chance to join a global industry leader and make an impact. If you’re looking to advance your career, this is a great place to do it.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Technical understanding of regulatory documentation and ability to conduct detailed research & interpretation of rules and guidance applicable to the Company’s product portfolio and ingredients used therein.
• Proficiency in FDA and Canadian regulations, as well as familiarity with EU food and flavor regulations are desirable. USDA labeling experience perferable.
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and communication skills for coordinating regulatory needs with global customers and colleagues.
• Communication skills that help to relate regulatory topics to non-regulatory audiences (Sales, R&D).
• Ability to set priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail to minimize internal and external complaints.

Description of Work Performed:

•  Data maintenance: vendor communication, interpretation of vendor documents and creation and maintenance of technical data in the company database for purchased ingredients and finished flavors and food bases.
• Documentation: coordinates across functions and is responsible for the creation, issuance and updating of product documentation, which includes specifications, ingredient and allergen statements, nutritional information, GMO-status reviews, organic compliance, Kosher, Halal, country compliance, country of origin, SDS and other Regulatory documentation provided to customers and technical personnel as needed.
• Assesses pending formula revisions /communicates any change notices required.
• Assists in managing, reviewing, and revising Regulatory ISO work instructions; reviewing and applying Regulatory or client policies & practices; and maintaining local Regulatory Intranet page, customers’ purchasing specifications.
• Acts as an information resource and represents the regulatory viewpoint for both internal and external customers. This includes the provision of education and guidance to R&D and commercial teams on various regulatory topics.
• Communicates with external governing agencies, third party certifiers and trade associations; participates in internal or external audits as required.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as required. Willing to travel to corporate offices and industry functions when applicable.

Education/ Experience:

•  Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience, preferably in regulatory compliance for the food/beverage/flavor, or cosmetic/oral-care industries.
• Strong, independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Laboratory analytical skill is a plus.
• Strong computer skills: proficient in MS Office packages; trainable in ERP system and other internal software.
• Proven interpersonal skills including ability to work well in a team environment, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Planning/organizing: ability to focus on priorities and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Project management experience would be beneficial.
• Solid attention to detail.

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