Regulatory Specialist
The Lebermuth Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance of product formulas within the fragrance and chemical industry.
- This role oversees the review and approval of formulas to confirm adherence to global regulatory standards.
- Key duties include evaluating formula documentation, conducting compliance assessments, and maintaining accurate regulatory records.
- The specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to support product development.
- Performs risk assessments on formulations and provides guidance on regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle of each formula.
- By acting as a compliance gatekeeper, this position safeguards consumer safety and regulatory alignment.
- Coordinates, prepares, and submits regulatory documents to customers and external parties promptly, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Provides support as needed to internal and external key stakeholders to address customer requests.
- Maintains current regulatory data through effective management of compliance systems, safeguarding data integrity and traceability.
- Review and evaluate formulas for compliance with food, cosmetics, and air care regulations, ensuring adherence to global standards.
- Conducts formula risk assessments focusing on allergens, contaminants, and hazardous substances to mitigate potential safety concerns.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging regulations, standards, and guidance documents (e.g., IFRA, Food, Cosmetics, Kosher, Organic, Fair Trade, Leaping Bunny) to support continuous compliance and product excellence.
- Prepares and maintains technical files and SOPs; participates in internal and external audits to secure approvals and sustain production.
- Provides regulatory guidance during product development and reformulation, ensuring compliance from concept to launch.
- Ensures adherence to SQF policies and procedures, supporting a robust Safe Food Program.
- Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned, adapting to evolving business and regulatory needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline is required.
- 2 + years of on-the-job experience.
- Knowledge of Organic Chemistry is a plus.
- Flavor, Fragrance, and/or Chemical industry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of SQF, cGMP, and HACCP programs a plus.
- Knowledge of regulations in DEA, DOT, and EPA a plus.
- Strong working knowledge and experience with MRP/ERP systems and familiarity with regulatory-related programs is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word, are necessary.
- Solid verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and chemical hazard information and safety procedures.
- Ability to write correspondence is professional in both content and tone.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
regulatory compliancerisk assessmentformula evaluationdocumentation revieworganic chemistrySQFcGMPHACCPregulatory guidancetechnical writing
Soft skills
verbal communicationanalytical skillspresentation skillscollaborationadaptabilitycustomer supportattention to detailproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skills