Labeling & Regulatory Associate - Food

TriCom Quest

Cypress, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28.85–$32.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Chemistry, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, Food Production, Food Science, Food and Beverage Industry, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Marketing, Microbiology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nutrition, Process Development, Product Development, Product Reviews, Product Testing, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Research & Development (R&D), Sales, Statistics, Testing, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Cypress, CA
POSTED
4 days ago

R&D Labeling & Regulatory Associate position

  • $28.85 – 32.50/hr. plus full benefits and bonus

  • Cypress, CA

Requirements of the R&D Labeling & Regulatory Associate:

  • **1–3 years of experience in food labeling or regulatory support

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  • **Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or related field

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  • **Basic knowledge of U.S. food regulations, including FDA rules, nutrition labeling, and allergens

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  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

  • Logical and analytical thinking

  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

  • Basic knowledge of FDA, USDA, and other regulatory requirements

  • Understanding of food manufacturing, hygiene, and quality control

  • Basic knowledge of nutrition, chemistry, microbiology, and statistics

  • Familiarity with lab equipment and analytical testing procedures

  • Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Basic cooking skills

  • Occasional travel (1-2/year)

Responsibilities of the R&D Labeling & Regulatory Associate:

*This role supports labeling and regulatory activities for plant‑based products, contributes to product and process development, including new technologies, and performs general R&D tasks such as product maintenance and new product development.

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  • Help review and prepare product labels (ingredients, allergens, Nutrition Facts, claims)

  • Check label artwork for regulatory accuracy

  • Research FDA and other food regulations and share summaries

  • Support regulatory compliance for products, labels, and documents

  • Assist with packaging EPR data collection and reporting

  • Help with product development by planning and running experiments

  • Organize data and report results to managers

  • Support PD, Marketing, Sales, QC/QA, and Production teams

  • Conduct shelf‑life and sensory testing

  • Research food trends and ingredients for new concepts

  • Assist with product formulation and testing

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Food labeling, regulatory, food compliance, Research and Development, R&D, Food science, allergen statements,

Nutrition Facts, Food product labels

You should be proficient in:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • FDA Regulations
  • USDA Regulations

About the Company

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