Regulatory Affairs Scientist

Job Summary 

The Regulatory Affairs Scientist reviews dietary supplements, cosmetic, and beverage labels and formulas for compliance; creates and maintains ingredient specifications; and coordinates third-party certification programs, including organic, non-GMO, and Halal. The position manages assigned regulatory projects through completion and applies foundational chemistry and mathematical concepts when reviewing formulas, specifications, and product labeling.  

Essential Functions 

Third-Party Certifications

• Coordinate third-party certification programs including USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Halal, and supportadditionalprograms such as Kosher, gluten-free, and vegan as the portfolio requires. 

• Prepare andsubmitcertification applications, annual renewals, and product addition requests;assemble supporting documentation and respond to certifier questionsand audit findings.

• Track certification status across the product portfolio and flag expirations, gaps, and at-risk items before they affect production or retail listings.​

Label and Formula Review

• Review dietarysupplement,cosmetic, and beverage labels for regulatory compliance and internal accuracy, includingrequired panels, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, netquantitystatements, and product claims.

• Review formulations foringredient eligibility, applicable restrictions,permitteduse levels, labeling implications,and third-party certification requirements. 

• Verify that marketing claims are consistent with the supporting substantiation on file and appropriately qualified.

• Coordinatelabel review and revision cycles and verify that approved changes are incorporated into the finallabel. 

Ingredient and Product Specifications

• Create, review, andmaintainingredient and finished product specifications,ensuringidentity, grade, source, and quality parameters are accurately captured and kept current.

• Evaluate incoming ingredient documentation — specifications, certificates of analysis, allergen and GMO statements, country of origin, and regulatory status — against internal requirements and applicable regulations.

• Request, track, and follow up onrequireddocumentation from suppliers, contract manufacturers, government agencies, and certifying bodies until files are complete.

ProjectManagementand Collaboration

• Manage multiple concurrent projects against launch timelines, keeping stakeholders informed of status, risks, and dependencies.

• Identifydocumentation gaps andpotentialcompliance issues independently,recommendappropriate nextsteps, and escalate issues whenadditionalreview or guidance is needed. 

• Serve as a regulatory resourcetoMarketing, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Service.

• Monitor regulatory developments relevant todietarysupplements, cosmetics, and beveragesand supportimplementationof required changes. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supportofand involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures,programsand activities.

• Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, food science, nutrition, or a closely related scientific discipline.

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, product compliance, food science, ora relatedfield. 

• Working understanding of basic chemistry principles, including compound identity, concentration, purity, and the difference between an ingredient and its active constituents.

• Ability to perform and verifycalculationsinvolvingunit conversions (mcg, mg, IU), percent composition, overage calculations, percent Daily Value, and label rounding rules.

• Ability to accurately review detailed technicaldocumentsandidentifyinconsistencies, omissions, and errors.

• Ability to independently prioritize and advance multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to present findings and recommendations to cross-functional partners and to correspond professionally with external suppliers and certifying bodies.

• ProficiencywithMicrosoft Word and Exceland the ability tolearncompany and industry-specific systems.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulatory text, scientific literature, and technical documentation.​

Preferred

• Coursework, internship, or work experience in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, ora relatedcompliance function.

• Familiarity withlaws, regulations,or guidance applicable todietarysupplements, cosmetics, food labeling, advertising claims, or consumer product warnings,such asDSHEA, 21 CFR Part 101 (labeling), 21 CFR Part 111 (dietary supplement cGMP),MoCRAand cosmetic labeling requirements, FTC advertising substantiation standards, or California Proposition 65.

• Priorexposure to third-party certification programs such as USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project, Halal, or Kosher.

• Experience with specification management, PLM, ERP, or label management systems.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee must exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of forcefrequently, and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.