Join a team where your expertise drives product integrity, innovation, and compliance. We’re seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Associate who’s passionate about the food industry and ready to play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest regulatory and customer standards. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy managing technical details, and want to make an impact across product lifecycle management, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a team that values accuracy, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Regulatory Associate

Shift: M-F (8am-5pm)

Job Description

The Regulatory Associate is responsible for supporting the team in managing the product lifecycle management system. This includes creating specifications and verifying supplier documents, managing customer information requests, developing nutritional fact labels, and ensuring compliance with emerging regulations.

Responsibilities

Ensure the product lifecycle system is up to date.Create and update specifications for new product rollouts and compliance with changing customer needs.Support the change management and approval/communication process.Ensure that specifications content accurately addresses regulatory, customer, and company needs.Demonstrate proficiency in Genesis ESHA labeling software system to support product development and maintain accurate ingredient information.Work with customers, sales, and facility quality assurance personnel to complete and accurately fulfill customer information requests.Prioritize workload to achieve on-time completion of deliverables.Verify supplier/material documentation supporting the product lifecycle management system.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, or related science field.2 years of experience within the food industry.Experience in creating specifications and verification documents in quality.Experience working directly with customers on their specifications and managing the product lifecycle.Experience ensuring customer specifications align with regulatory needs.Knowledge in nutritional labeling and compliance, quality assurance, and regulatory affairsJob Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of West Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.85 - $33.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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