Regulatory Specialist

Van Beek Natural Science is innovating and automating new growth horizons! With this, we are seeking Regulatory Specialists to join the excitement! The Regulatory Specialist is someone who has a knack for the black & white, likes to check off the boxes, and gets others excited to do the same! If you are educated in math, engineering, biology, chemistry, nutrition, or other bio-science degree and have a passion for first-rate products for animals please apply. 

Van Beek Natural Science is a proud leader of effective, all natural alternatives that promote optimal animal nutrition, wellness, and performance. With more than 30 patents, our team is committed to providing structured processes that ensure quality products are delivered to our customers every time.

The Regulatory Specialist will support organizational compliance with industry specifications, standards, regulations, and laws. Regulatory agencies include: FDA, USDA, OSHA, ISO, cGMP, HAACP, AAFCO, NASC, MSHA. This position will be instrumental in coordinating any Quality Management & Food Safety (QMFS) certifications which the company may desire to implement. This person should be enthusiastic, creative, informed, reliable, and a meticulous resource for the organization. This individual will be skilled at writing regulatory guidance, organizational Food Safety Plans, standard operating procedures, audits, and more. Not certified? No worries, we offer education, training, tuition assistance, industry collaboration and experience to support your vital role! Now more than ever, pet parents demand food transparency and exceptional supplements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works as part of a team to monitor the facility food safety plan as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI);
• Performs verification / validation of organizational preventive controls, critical control points, and risk prevention;
• Reviews, writes, controls lab reports, documentation of compliance-related processes, records, work instructions;
• Assists with internal audits, reporting, non-conformances, corrective actions, and follow up;
• Support quality in implementation and upkeep of the quality management system;
• Support quality with supplier verifications;
• Ensure all needed registration and licensing is in place;
• Perform compliance inspections of incoming materials prior to their use in production;
• Support the company with product certifications as needed (organic, non-GMO, etc.);
• Able to synthesize regulatory information and prepare training opportunities for employees as needed;
• Motivates others to understand, uphold, adhere, and implement compliance and quality initiatives as a mutual benefit;
• Persistent at creating a clear and positive approach to complex regulatory environment requirements and updates.

Other:

• Reviews quality and compliance projects and collaborates as needed
• Duties as assigned by leadership

Experience:
Minimum of 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred. Nursing, laboratory, hospital, military, nutrition, government specialties a plus. American veterans and enlisted / reserve welcome to apply!

Attributes / Skills:

• Innovative, inquisitive, creative, honest, detail-oriented, culture minded
• Able to research, write and communicate reports
• Math, engineering, science, biology, nutrition, or other bio-sciences a plus
• Microsoft, Smartsheet, Fishbowl, Quickbooks a plus
• Lean knowledge, manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Salary: $44,000.00 - $47,500.00 per year (negotiable with experience)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• HSA / HRA
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Travel Vouchers for years of service
• Birthday recognition and gift cards

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orange City, IA 51041: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Salary : $44,000 - $47,500