Job Description

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