Regulatory Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Specialist to support regulatory compliance efforts across product development, quality, and commercial operations. This role serves as a key resource for reviewing formulations, evaluating raw materials, preparing regulatory documentation, and ensuring products, packaging, and claims meet applicable domestic and international requirements. The ideal candidate will enjoy working cross-functionally with technical and business teams while helping bring compliant products to market.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide regulatory guidance to product development teams by reviewing formulations, ingredients, and raw materials for compliance.
- Interpret regulations and industry requirements to support new product development and business initiatives.
- Manage regulatory projects and ensure timelines, deliverables, and compliance requirements are met.
- Maintain and analyze product and regulatory data within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Evaluate ingredient profiles and product formulas to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
- Review packaging artwork, product labels, and marketing claims for regulatory accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including Certificates of Free Sale, Good Manufacturing Statements, product registrations, and related compliance records.
- Compile and organize documentation for customer requests, audits, and international regulatory submissions.
- Partner with raw material suppliers to obtain regulatory certifications, technical documentation, and compliance information.
- Assess alternative suppliers and materials to confirm regulatory acceptability and business suitability.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems to support regulatory activities and audits.
- Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Innovation, Quality, and Project Management teams to support product launches and market expansion initiatives.
- Assist in developing and updating regulatory procedures, work instructions, and best practices.
- Communicate project updates and regulatory recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

- 1-3 years of experience in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or a related field.
- Experience working within an FDA-regulated industry such as personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, or consumer products.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance principles and quality systems.
- Experience preparing and managing regulatory documentation and certifications.
- Knowledge of GMPs and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to ingredients, formulations, packaging, and product claims.
- Experience utilizing PLM systems, databases, or similar product management tools.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Regulatory Science, or another scientific discipline.
- Experience supporting personal care, household products, pet care, industrial products, or related industries.
- Familiarity with international regulations and product registration processes.
- Experience reviewing packaging artwork, labeling requirements, and product claims.
- Ability to write and maintain standard operating procedures and regulatory workflows.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in product development environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting and involves extensive work with regulatory databases, documentation systems, and digital compliance tools. Team members regularly collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Marketing, Innovation, and Supply Chain personnel to ensure products meet regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Occasional time may be spent in manufacturing or warehouse environments to review materials, observe processes, or support compliance-related initiatives. The role offers a blend of independent work and cross-functional collaboration, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy both technical analysis and business partnership.

Why Join Our Team?

- Play a critical role in bringing compliant products to market.
- Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Innovation, and Quality teams.
- Gain exposure to domestic and international regulatory requirements.
- Support a diverse portfolio of products and strategic initiatives.
- Develop expertise in regulatory affairs within a growing organization.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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