Overview Are you a detail-oriented compliance professional with a passion for the food and beverage industry? We are currently recruiting a Regulatory Affairs Associate for a leading manufacturing client based in the Dallas, NC area. In this critical role, you will support the Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Director to ensure all products—including plant-based ingredients and colors for human and pet consumption—meet strict safety and regulatory standards across North America. If you thrive on independent research, cross-departmental collaboration, and keeping pace with dynamic industry regulations, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.
Hours: Full-Time (1st Shift)
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a highly related field.
- 2 to 3 years of proven experience in regulatory compliance specifically within the food industry.
- Hands-on experience managing ingredient compliance, product compliance, labeling, and claims.
- strong, working knowledge of FDA food regulations.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, paired with excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Knowledge of Canadian and Mexican food regulations is a distinct advantage, though not strictly required.
- Fluency in Spanish is considered a plus.
salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Duties
- Track, monitor, and proactively communicate current, proposed, and new regulations that may impact operations to appropriate internal stakeholders.
- Independently research and navigate regulatory information in strict accordance with US FDA, USDA, Canadian, and Mexican guidelines.
- Prepare timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries regarding product regulatory status, including specifications, allergens, labeling, nutrition, GMOs, Organic certifications, and other claims.
- Review and officially approve finished product specifications, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and packaging labels to ensure total regulatory compliance.
- Conduct thorough regulatory assessments for new ingredients and product launches, while also supporting the Quality team with new supplier approvals.
- Create, update, and maintain internal regulatory statements.
- Train internal teams on vital regulatory updates and support various departments—such as R&D, QA, Production, Sales, and Agriculture—on compliance topics.
- Adhere to established company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Skills
Qualifications
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
