Compliance Associate
$58,240–$70,512,000 year
On-siteSanta Fe Springs, California, United States
Job Summary
Review product and ingredient labeling for compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements, including wording, claims, and customer-supplied documents. Coordinate with branch and corporate managers on new policies, procedures, or regulations, and assist in preparing for regulatory, customer, and third-party audits. Log, investigate, and resolve product complaints while ensuring certifications, registrations, and licenses for vendors are updated or renewed. Act as the primary company liaison to FDA and other regulatory agencies personnel. Work 40 hours weekly in an office setting with potential overtime, domestic and international travel, and flexibility for global time zones.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent in Food Science, Dairy Science, Foods & Nutrition Studies, Biological Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or regulatory affairs experience
- 1 year of experience in a regulatory position within a food company
- Experience using Word, Excel, and MS Office programs
- PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
- Ability to think 'outside of the box'; Team player with a collaborative style and strong listening and partnering skills
- Ability to discuss technical regulations with non-technical colleagues in an easily understandable way
- Ability to work independently in leading plan development and execution for assigned projects and tasks
- Ability to communicate with the supplier and prepare documents for the customer
- Self-starter, flexible, comfortable working in unstructured fast-paced environments, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Able to proofread and check documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Must be able to comprehend and communicate technical articles, research papers, or presentations
- Must be able to apply technical knowledge learned
- Basic ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer solutions
- Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexibility with global working hours to adjust for various time zones to accommodate global responsibilities
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Usually works 40 hours a week in an office setting; however, some work shifts may vary or ask to work overtime during busy periods
- May spend time in the warehouse checking products on products
- Travel is sometimes necessary
- Compliance Associates may even travel outside the United States
- Pre-employment Drug testing is required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer
- Principals only
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of FDA and/or USDA regulations is preferred
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