Job Description

SUMMARY:

In this role at Flavor Insights, the Regulatory Document Specialist will perform a variety of tasks and procedures related to documentation for raw materials and finished product specifications for flavors. This role serves as the intermediary between R&D, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Sales to assist to manage the various types of supporting documentation required for raw materials and in the commercialization of finished flavors. This role requires a bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead documentation procurement and data entry activities for all new flavor raw materials into various software systems.
• Review and ensure that raw material documentation (Product Specifications, Nutritional Information, Allergen Statements, GMO, Kosher, etc.) are accurate and up to date.
• Generate official technical documents for new and existing flavor products including Product Data Sheets, Safety Data Sheets, Nutritional Statements, Kosher Certificates and Allergen Statements.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, manufacturing, purchasing, marketing and maintain good communication with external suppliers.
• Create, update, and review all Finished Product Specifications and other types of documentation (i.e. Allergen Statements, Non-GMO, Vegan, etc.)
• Produce Nutrition/Supplement Facts panels using ESHA Genesis.
• Understands the cGMP requirements for 21 CFR 111 and ensure compliance to state and federal agency requirements.
• Provide support in ensuring cGMP compliance.
• Manages the digital record keeping of documents for the Technical Services department as well as other related company documents.
• Perform other Technical Services related assignments as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Familiarity with ESHA Genesis preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both orally and written.
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field preferred
• Experience in the Flavor Manufacturing and/or Food Manufacturing industry preferred
• In lieu of degree, 2 years of related experience in Quality Assurance, Product Development, or Technical Services (i.e. regulatory affairs, labeling, product specification, Kosher, etc.) within the Flavor and/or Food industry
• Experience related to ingredient documentation, finished product specifications, nutritional facts/supplement facts, product development, and FDA compliance regulations (21 CFR 101, 111, etc.) and DSHEA preferred.
• Familiarity with food law, regulations and claims

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time at the sole discretion of the Company.

Company Description

Flavor Insights provides flavor innovation from idea to finished product. Founded by the same team that developed the performance and active lifestyle drink Muscle Milk, Flavor Insights is a partner with its customers every step of the way to understand the trends of their consumers, define and develop product ideas, and formulate organic, natural and natural & artificial flavors that provide superior tasting and healthier products. Operating from a 110,000-square foot state-of-the-art facility in Benicia, California, Flavor Insights offers powder, liquid and spray dry flavors to develop products from pilot to commercialized scale-up. FI is seeking an Accounting Manager.