Food Technologist

We have partnered with a large food manufacturing company in the Vernon, CA area to provide them with a Food Technologist.

Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Responsibilities of the Food Technologist:

Responsible for submitting labels to the USDA and keeping USDA approvals on file.
Review and revise product labels to comply with USDA/FDA regulations. 
Create and update in-house Product Specification Sheets as well as Product Specification sheets for customers.
Keeps Suppliers Product specification sheets, Letter of Guarantees, and COAs on file for claim substantiation and records.
On occasion creates nutritional facts panels using the USDA nutrient database.
Keep records of product information.
Create formulation sheets for production.
Works cross-functionally with operations, QC, marketing, and sales for compliance on label and packaging content as well as new product launches.
Work with chefs, culinary consultants, and agencies in taking recipes from concept to production.
Maintain and follow industry regulations and/or customer requirements.
Develop specifications for all raw materials, process controls, and finished goods.
Independently review changes in products, product specifications, and manufacturing processes to access regulatory implications of the change.
Representing Regulatory Affairs in the project team to develop product registration strategies
Analyzing changing regulatory requirements and their impact on the organization.
Coordinating, reviewing, and editing regulatory documents to ensure that products are legally compliant.
Ensuring that the internal regulatory department database for new products is kept updated with backup information for all formulations to ensure that all necessary paperwork is available for labeling, and registration.
Successfully led the organization through several annual external regulatory examination and audits covering compliances of BRC, FSIS, USDA, Organic, and FDA standards
Developed, implemented, and managed risk assessments for suppliers, raw materials, ingredients, and packaging, and manage the organization's action plan to address risks.
Managed regulatory approval process for marketing/advertising material and packaging to ensure accuracy of claims/labeling and compliance with regulations related to food, food safety, specifications, product usage, nutrition, and health claims in the USA

Requirements of the Food Technologist:

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or other Applied Science--Masters Degree a plus
3+ years experience in regulatory/labeling experience required preferably from a food manufacturer
Solid knowledge of food regulations with emphasis on nutrition labeling and natural food ingredients
Expert knowledge of requirements from the USDA and FDA in regards to labeling of products
Experience with managing audits from outside organizations
Proficient in food processing, quality assurance, product preparation, and regulatory requirements for food under the guidance of the USDA regulations
Great communication skills
Attention to detail and high organizational skills

Benefits of the Food Technologist:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plans

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