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