Benjamin L. England and Assoc. LLC. - Associate Attorney: FDA Regulatory

Positions located in Baltimore, Maryland, and Miami, Florida

Description:

• Boutique law firm seeking Associate Attorney with 5 years of regulatory experience. Candidate will manage FDA-related legal and regulatory matters for domestic and international clients. Expect to work with food, dietary supplement, drug, cosmetic and medical device industry verticals.
• The primary focuses in this position include conducting legal research, analyzing data, drafting evidence-based opinions and providing oral and written advocacy before government administrative agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Attorneys at Benjamin L. England & Associates, LLC have opportunities to provide direct representation of clients before federal and state agencies and third parties.
  

Duties:

• Manage FDA-related legal matters independently with minimal supervision including.
• Understand government agencies’ regulatory requirements, develop strategies, identify and obtain data and evidence required to support strategies, draft advice and opinions for clients and/or agency for the purposes of bringing the identified product(s) into compliance.
• Read, analyze, and interpret laws, regulations, and policy under FDA, USDA, Customs and other federal and local regulatory agencies, articles in scientific, regulatory, and technical journals, and legal documents.
• Provide direct legal representation of clients and support other attorneys in the same before federal and state agencies, courts and third parties.
• Support business development marketing efforts of the Firm.

For more information, click here.

Benjamin L. England and Assoc. LLC. - Associate Attorney: FDA Regulatory Medical Products

Positions located in Baltimore, Maryland, and Miami, Florida

Description: 

• Boutique law firm seeking Associate Attorney with 5 years of regulatory medical products experience. Candidate will manage FDA-related legal and regulatory matters for domestic and international clients. Expect to work primarily in the medical device industry as well as food, dietary supplement, drug, and cosmetic verticals.
• The primary focuses in this position include conducting legal research, analyzing data, drafting evidence-based opinions and providing oral and written advocacy before government administrative agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Attorneys at Benjamin L. England & Associates, LLC have opportunities to provide direct representation of clients before federal and state agencies and third parties.

Duties:

• Manage FDA-related legal matters independently with minimal supervision.
• Understand government agencies’ regulatory requirements, develop strategies, identify and obtain data and evidence required to support strategies, draft advice and opinions for clients and/or agency for the purposes of bringing the identified product(s) into compliance.
• Read, analyze, and interpret laws, regulations, and policy under FDA, USDA, Customs and other federal and local regulatory agencies, articles in scientific, regulatory, and technical journals, and legal documents.
• Provide direct legal representation of clients and support other attorneys in the same before federal and state agencies, courts and third parties.
• Support business development marketing efforts of the Firm.

For more information, click here.

Olam - In-House Counsel

Richardson, Texas

Description:

• Globally, Olam is a leading agri-business operating from seed to shelf in 70 countries, supplying food, ingredients and industrial raw materials to over 23,000 customers worldwide. Our global team of 70,000 employees has built a leadership position in many businesses including spices and vegetables, cocoa, coffee, dairy, edible nuts, grains, rice and cotton.
• In the U.S., Olam began operations in 2002 and has grown, both organically and through acquisitions, to manage a wide range of agricultural products across 13 states. Our operations include farming and origination, food processing and logistics management from the ground to the door of our many customers worldwide.
• Olam US is looking for an attorney with 3+ years of commercial contracts drafting and negotiating experience, to play a key role in a fairly new legal department in an extremely dynamic and ever-growing organization. This position will report to the Vice President of Legal (HQ/Fresno, California) and will manage and drive strategic initiatives of the commercial contracts in the U.S. and abroad while ensuring legality of processes and procedures.
• The ideal candidate should be positive, energetic, and eager to learn about the company, industry and the regulatory environment. Furthermore, he/she should be a gifted lawyer, who understands business issues, as well as legal ones, and is looking to make significant contributions to the development of Olam's U.S. Legal group.

For more information, click here.

Cargill - Patent Lawyer

Description:

• Cargill Law has a need for an Intellectual Property Lawyer at its worldwide headquarters in the Minneapolis area.  The lawyer filling this position will provide legal counsel to Cargill, Inc. and its affiliates as an in-house lawyer and will be part of the Cargill Law Department's Intellectual Property Team.  This lawyer will work closely with various Cargill businesses and its technology function.  This lawyer will also work collaboratively with other Cargill lawyers and paralegals who provide legal counsel to Cargill worldwide as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A primary focus of this role will be to support the intellectual property activities for Cargill's biotechnology efforts, including the drafting and prosecution of biotechnology patent applications.

For more information, click here.

Nutrien - Assistant General Counsel

Description:

• Advise senior management on legal issues stemming from transaction, litigation and financing matters.
• Provide, in a timely fashion, advice to members of the business on various business issues.
• Advise with regulatory, compliance, licensing and policy issues.
• Advise with drafting and negotiating contracts and other commercial documents.
• Partner with employees in product development, supply chain, supplier relations, marketing and digital to successfully drive the initiatives they are championing.
• Manage legal costs of external legal services.
• Give strategic legal advice to business partners and management.
• Travel within North America and occasionally abroad for meetings and other work-related activities.
• Participate in and lead other legal work.

For more information, click here.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship - Division Director

Description:

• The Iowa Department of Agriculture is seeking to fill the position of Division Director for the Division of Food Safety and Animal Health and the Division of Consumer Protection and Industry Services.  The Division Director provides overall supervisory management of staff; determines and develops Division strategy and policy in close conjunction with the Secretary of Agriculture; performs related work, as required.

Duties include:

• Provide overall supervisory management of the Food Safety and Animal Health Division and Consumer Protection and Industry Services Division within the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. This includes the Animal Industry, Commercial Feed and Fertilizer, Dairy Products Control, Meat and Poultry Inspection, Pesticide, Laboratory, Grain Warehouse, Weights and Measures, Entomology, and Ag Diversification and Market Development bureaus. Develop and implement a long-term strategy for Division programs, processes and structure, in close conjunction with the Secretary of Agriculture. Understand and advise on all Division regulatory programs. Assure that the Department is in compliance with cooperative agreements and/or grants that the Division administers with public or private entities.
• Collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture, Deputy Secretary, and Division Directors on operational issues that influence the Department management/organizational structure. Serve as a key resource in evaluating and recommending solutions to administrative, financial and regulatory issues. Evaluate the effect of unforeseen developments on plans and programs and present suggested changes in program direction to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Review proposed legislation and regulations; recommend policy and administrative rule changes affecting Division programs.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of Division management and staff. Ensure personnel practices, including hiring, firing, promotions, reclassifications, leaves of absence, work schedules and assignments, performance reviews and recognition, training, staff development and exit interviews are conducted in accordance with departmental policy, contractual language and DAS/HRE processes and rules.
• Represent the Secretary of Agriculture and the Department at conferences and other events. Develop and foster working relationships with federal, state and local authorities to effectively communicate the Department's mission. Provide analysis of highly technical subjects and programs.
• Provide oversight through local, state, regional and national partnerships to help respond and recover from natural and man-made emergencies. Ensure coordination of Department response efforts with other agencies and industry representatives.

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Department of Homeland Security - Supervisory CBP Agriculture Specialist

Description:

In this position you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror from entering the U.S. Typical work assignments include:

• Planning, directing, coordinating, assigning, organizing, and evaluating work activities of CBP Agricultural Specialists, and professional, technical and administrative staff.

• Managing national programs by providing overall program guidance and leadership.

• Participating in establishing and recommending goals and objectives for the DHS and CBP agriculture inspection and compliance programs.

• Coordinating the implementation of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy and other guidance for CBP agriculture port operations.

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Minnesota Department of Health - Food Systems Coordinator

Description:

This position will coordinate implementation of department-wide and statewide efforts to improve access to healthy foods (increased fruits and vegetables; and decreased saturated fats, sodium and added sugars) through sustainable local, regional and statewide food systems.

• Primary responsibilities include:
• 1. Coordinating, facilitating, and consulting with key stakeholders to create sustainable food systems that promote health;
• 2. Developing and coordinating regional and statewide training and technical assistance efforts on food systems initiatives and coordinating with local efforts being implemented through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Programs and other related initiatives of the Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (OSHII) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH);
• 3. Building capacity of the MDH to coordinate and expand local, regional and statewide sustainable food systems that promote health through policy, system, and environmental strategies. This position will act as a technical resource on sustainable food systems initiatives at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

For more information, click here.

Cargill - Patent Lawyer

Wayzata, MN

Employer Information:

• Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, we help people thrive by applying our insights and over 150 years of experience. We have 155,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work.

Job Description:

• Cargill Law has a need for an Intellectual Property Lawyer at its worldwide headquarters in the Minneapolis area. The lawyer filling this position will provide legal counsel to Cargill, Incorporated and its affiliates as an in-house lawyer and will be part of the Cargill Law Department's Intellectual Property Team. This lawyer will work closely with various Cargill businesses and its technology function. This lawyer will also work collaboratively with other Cargill lawyers and paralegals who provide legal counsel to Cargill worldwide as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A primary focus of this role will be to support the intellectual property activities for Cargill's biotechnology efforts, including the drafting and prosecution of biotechnology patent applications.

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Agricultural Labor Relations Board, State of California - Attorney

Sonoma, California

• Under general direction of the ALRB General Counsel and under the direct supervision of the Regional Director, prosecute violations of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act. This position is heavily concentrated around legal research and writing in support of prosecuting unfair labor practices; interviewing primarily non-English speaking parties and witnesses concerning alleged unfair labor practices at their work sites or homes. The position requires the ability to engage in complex legal research and analysis; draft complaints, subpoenas, briefs and other legal documents; prepare non-English speaking witnesses for hearings and prosecute cases before administrative law judges; conduct settlement negotiations; and seek injunctive relief in superior and appellate courts throughout California. Additionally, the incumbent will provide outreach and training to stakeholders.  

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Positions at Oregon Food Bank

Director of Strategic Communications - deadline to apply is July 7th

• The Director of Strategic Communications is the thought leader for strategic communications at OFB and a member of the Leadership Team which guides OFB’s overall strategy. This position leads the communications team to develop, implement and continuously refine a comprehensive communications strategy that advances mission, development, program and advocacy goals.    

Manager, Statewide Network -  deadline to apply is July 8th

• The Statewide Network Manager oversees the development of Oregon Food Bank’s network of food distribution, healthcare, education, and community food systems partners across the state (and Clark County, Washington) to address hunger and its root causes. The Statewide Network Manager facilitates cross-department collaboration and innovation with both internal and external partners to develop and implement service strategies which amplify the leadership of those experiencing hunger to compassionately meet the needs of underserved communities, promote health and nutrition, and address the root causes of hunger through the development of holistic, community-generated solutions. The Statewide Network Manager participates in short and long term planning, manages program budgets, implements program evaluation activities, inspires and leads a high-functioning, diverse team, and maintains collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. 

Manager, Regional Network (Portland Metro Region) -  deadline to apply is July 8th

• The Regional Network Manager oversees the design and implementation of community-informed strategies to address hunger and its root causes in the Portland Metro area. The Regional Network Manager facilitates cross-department collaboration and innovation with both internal and external partners to develop and implement service strategies which amplify the leadership of those experiencing hunger to compassionately meet the needs of underserved communities, promote health and nutrition, and address the root causes of hunger through the development of holistic, community-generated solutions. The Regional Network Manager participates in short and long term planning, manages program budgets, implements program evaluation activities, inspires and leads a high-functioning, diverse team, and maintains collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.  

For more information, click here.

USDA Attorney Advisor (General)

USDA Attorney Advisor (General)
The USDA has posted a job opening with the Office of Hearings and Appeals.

Description:

• Conduct extensive legal research, construe and apply court decisions, statutes, Executive Orders, opinions of the Attorney General, and Comptroller General, regulations and other legal authorities in the solution of legal problems.
• Review legislative history of pertinent statutes and relevant Congressional testimony and may draft language to be included in OALJ decisions.
• Plan and carry out legal reviews, analyses, presentations, and other work independently.
• When serving as a presiding official or hearing officer in assigned cases, function independently without supervision, subject only to appellate rights of the parties.

For more information visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536083200

Pro Bono and Local Counsel Opportunities: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Pro Bono and Local Counsel Opportunities with the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund.

The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund is a national non-profit organization working to protect, defend, and broaden the rights and viability of independent farmers, artisanal food producers, and their consumers. We represent small sustainable farms in navigating the legal system that often challenges their ability to provide farm products directly to consumers.  The FTCLDF operates with a staff of attorneys and is seeking to broaden its network of local counsel to assist with matters in every state.  The organization also seeks attorneys willing to provide pro bono services to smaller farmers without the resources to hire counsel.  To learn more, visit https://www.farmtoconsumer.org/, and email alexia@farmtoconsumer.org.

USDA, Director of the National Appeals Division

The USDA has posted an announcement for the position of Director of the National Appeals Division (NAD) in Washington, D.C.

For information about this position, please go to USAJobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/534349900

Cornell Extension: Agriculture Issue Leader

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (NY) invites applications for consideration for the following position in its Agriculture program.  Please note that this position is in a county-level Cooperative Extension association office and are not located on the Cornell University campus.

The Agriculture Issue Leader is responsible for providing in-depth program leadership for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the agriculture and horticulture program area of the association. In addition, this person shall develop and deliver programs in a specific subject of broad importance to the Agricultural program area including Agriculture Economic Development, Food Systems, Ag & the Environment (e.g. climate smart agriculture, carbon farming, water issues, etc.) and Farmland Protection; and shall provide a broad range of high level administrative direction and management functions for programs and the staff within them.

This person is responsible for securing program funds and effective management of resources available to the program unit. S/he is responsible for assuring that accountability and affirmative action requirements are met within the program unit and across the association. This person will engage with, develop and facilitate local community groups, networks, partnerships, and collaborations. S/he will engage public and private organizations to address high priority issues and maximize effective use of community resources to bolster community and economic development across the region. This person connects with other associations, Cornell faculty, and regional teams to develop collaborative projects and to conduct research related to Extension mission, priority programs and community issues. This person represents the association with the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University in achieving the vision and mission of the association.

Read the Position Announcement for more information. For a full position description and link to apply visit https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage. This position is full-time and includes full benefit package including medical, dental, paid time off, and retirement. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified, however, review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

For a full position description and link to apply visit https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage.

This position is full-time and includes full benefit package including medical, dental, paid time off, and retirement. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified, however, review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Cornell Extension: Ag Educator

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (NY) invites applications for consideration for the following position in its Agriculture program.  Please note that this position is in a county-level Cooperative Extension association office and are not located on the Cornell University campus.

 The Community Ag Educator position at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (NY) is focused on working with the County’s Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board (AFPB) to carry out goals in the County’s Ag & Farmland Protection plan (adopted 2016).  Specific areas of focus include:  Town land use plans and their impact on agriculture, Ag awareness education, Buy local promotion, future farmers and estate planning.  This position works closely with the Issue Leader on efforts to document and communicate agriculture’s impact in the county and serves as a liaison to agriculture groups in the community.  Responsible for monthly AFPB meetings, agenda setting, planning and delivering on priority projects, as well as grant support.  Requirements include:  Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years’ experience (Masters preferred). Coursework in agriculture, land use policy, local food systems.  Experience working with and in support of the farm community is desirable. 

Apply through Cornell University at:  https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECareerPage/job/Ithaca-Tompkins-County/Community-Food---Local-Foods-Awareness-Educator--Ithaca--NY_WDR-00018525-1  Questions about this position before applying should be directed to Matt LeRoux, Ag Resource Educator, at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County 607-272-2292 or mnl28@cornell.edu

Food Systems Coordinator, Piedmont Triad

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council seeks a talented, dynamic, and self-motivated Food Systems Coordinator to facilitate vibrant collaboration among Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council members. The Piedmont Triad Regional Food Council (PTRFC) is an enthusiastic regional food council that envisions communities united for an inclusive, healthy, and resilient local food economy. The coordinator will stimulate dialogue that encourages diverse perspectives and consensus making while fostering an energetic environment of trust and collaboration.

For more information visit the PTRFC website: www.ptrc.org/food

The Regional Planning Department will oversee the Food Systems Coordinator position. The food council represents the region, a broad array of food system sectors, and a balance of rural, urban, socio-economic, cultural, racial, and gender backgrounds.

Primary responsibilities

• Seek innovative funding opportunities to support the goals of the program through persuasive grant proposals
• Work collaboratively and enthusiastically with local governments to build strategic partnerships and increase action on economic development opportunities
• Prepare, review or analyze a variety of technical reports including grant applications, annual reports and the Regional Food System Assessment (a tool that provides data to understand processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population)
• Maintain knowledge of current issues and strategies related to food policies, and appropriately convey information to the local governments in the Piedmont Triad region and PTRFC stakeholders
• Additional duties may include providing support for other projects in the planning department, including long-range land development plans; transportation, pedestrian, and bicycle plans; greenway and open space preservation plans.

Full description and application process is available on PTRC website, Job Openings, Food Systems Coordinator

Healthy Eating, Active Living Outreach Program Manager, Univ of Wisconsin

Healthy Eating, Active living Outreach Program Manager
University of Wisconsin-Madison

As a program of the Extension Institute of Health & Well-Being, the Healthy Eating, Active Living Program works to promote and support the development of healthy living behaviors of youth and adults across Wisconsin through evidence-based health promotion programs. The Health & Well-Being Institute focuses on multi-level change models that include direct educational programs throughout the lifespan and cross-sector engagement for community-wide change. Current healthy eating, active living programming efforts include promoting food security, preventing chronic disease, food preservation education, promoting youth voice in school health and wellness planning and community coalition coaching.

The Healthy Eating, Active Living Outreach Program Manager provides statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Extension educational programs executed by Extension educators located throughout Wisconsin. The office location will be determined based on the successful candidate's preferences and availability of suitable space. Additional responsibilities of this position include personnel management, partnership development, financial oversight and ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Refer to the Job Announcement for the full position description and application process.

Policy Analyst: Bipartisan Policy Center: Public Health Initiative

Job Announcement from The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC):

(Click for more) BPC is a non-profit organization that combines the best ideas from both parties to promote health, security, and opportunity for all Americans. BPC drives principled and politically viable policy solutions through the power of rigorous analysis, painstaking negotiation, and aggressive advocacy.

As a leading Washington, D.C.-based think tank that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Our policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations with former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who possess views from across the political spectrum. We are currently focused on policy issues related to health, energy, national and homeland security, the economy, education, immigration, infrastructure, governance, and evidence-based policymaking.

BPC is currently seeking a Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst to support activities for BPC’s Public Health Initiative. The Public Health Initiative’s portfolio includes a wide array of public health issues including the obesity, opioid, and HIV epidemics; federal nutrition programs and policies, public health preparedness and response, and the intersection of health with other policy areas such as housing and education.

The Public Health Initiative is a part of BPC’s Health Program, which is committed to developing bipartisan policy recommendations that will improve health care quality, lower costs, and enhance health care coverage and delivery. The Program brings together political leaders and experts to produce reports and policy recommendations and works with stakeholders from other organizations to advance our policy objectives.

For more information, visit the job announcement.

Policy Analyst - DC Food Policy Council - June 13 Deadline

The DC Office of Planning and DC Food Policy Council is currently recruiting for a Policy Analyst.

The application opened June 4th and will close on Thursday, June 13th at noon.

Position description

Located in the Office of Planning (OP), the Policy Analyst will support the DC Food Policy Director (FPD) and DC Food Policy Council (FPC) in their goals of advancing an equitable, healthy, and sustainable food system in Washington, DC. The Policy Analyst will analyze data, policies, and
programs on DC food issues; conduct research on local and federal programs and policies; and develop reports, briefings, and presentations for diverse audiences. The Policy Analyst will work closely with the FPD and FPC and collaborate with District agency partners and local community organizations to strengthen food policy efforts across the city. In addition, the Policy Analyst will assist in OP’s development and implementation of strategic crosscutting and citywide initiatives related to food, health, sustainability, and culture such as the District’s Comprehensive Plan and
Sustainable DC 2.0.

Candidates for this position should have a deep understanding of the inequities within the food system related to race, class, and power and have demonstrated experience in advancing racial and social equity principles in their work. Candidates should also have food policy experience, ideally within the District of Columbia or in the Washington Metro region, and a demonstrated interest in improving local food systems through policy change and/or community engagement. Candidates should have experience in balancing several different tasks and projects, working independently and within small groups, and communicating complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of and experience in several different areas including healthy food access and food security, federal and local nutrition assistance programs, nutrition and food systems education, food procurement, workforce development, and urban agriculture, among others.



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Prime Label Consultants - Food Technologist I - Labeling Compliance Work

Food Technologist I  -  Labeling Compliance

Prime Label Consultants (PLC), a specialized firm focused on food and beverage compliance, nutrition labeling, technology and training, is looking for a Food Technologist I to join our team, providing technical expertise and client guidance for a broad range of label consulting services.

Successful candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field and have some years of work experience; familiarity with or keen interest in food labeling and/or nutrition; exceptional attention to mathematic and scientific detail; highly organized, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines; and proficiency in Excel, Word and other office software.

In this position you will:

• Review food labels for accuracy & regulatory compliance.
• Discuss label requirements with clients and recommend viable alternatives.
• Develop complete, accurate, compliant labels and nutrition facts panels.
• Assist the training/conference team with producing exceptional educational events.
• Assist the software development team in codifying regulations into our expert systems software.
• Prime Label is looking for a born problem solver who enjoys interacting with people. The ideal person takes great pleasure in making sure all the details are in the right place. He or she should possess good phone presence and be comfortable performing a high level of client service.

Conveniently located in Washington, DC, on the Metro, Prime Label is the leading consulting firm for USDA food labeling, and is also known for its certification training, expert software systems and annual food regulatory conference. Since our founding over 40 years ago, our mission has been to help food companies navigate the intricacies of US regulations & requirements for food labels and provide a healthy, positive environment for employees.

Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits. If this sounds like the job for you:

• Email a cover letter to careers@primelabel.com explaining your top strengths and why you chose to highlight them.
• Attach resume as a pdf or word document.
• Attach a pdf or word document of 3 references with email and phone numbers.

Prime Label Consultants: Food Technologist II - Labeling Compliance Work

Food Technologist II -  Labeling Compliance

Prime Label Consultants (PLC), a specialized firm focused on food and beverage compliance, nutrition labeling, technology and training, is currently recruiting a self-motivated, experienced Food Technologist II to join the firm in Washington, DC.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review of food and beverage labels for accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Develop accurate, compliant labels, nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements
• Review specifications to evaluate product characteristics, ingredients and claims
• Review documentation to substantiate marketing and labeling claims
• Research and provide regulatory consultation on labeling inquiries
• Lead the planning and execution of complex projects
• Develop, QC and facilitate trainings for webinars, conferences, and other events
• Support ongoing business development of client needs into actionable and billable projects
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Provide subject matter expertise on labeling, nutrition and marketing claims and contribute to internal knowledge base of regulatory tools and resources
• Track metrics on projects and service requests and highlight trends and opportunities for PLC and clients

Other Responsibilities:

• PLC maintains a successful brand and wide client and contact network, a portion of this position will entail maintaining those relationships and generating actionable projects from recognized customer needs
• Entrepreneurism and innovation will be highly valued in this position
• A degree of travel may be required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Graduate degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics or related field
• Two to Five years’ experience in Regulatory, Food and Nutrition Labeling
• Regulations expertise including Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and familiarity with Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Knowledge of claims and common certifications in food marketing and product labeling

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to recognize and generate deliverables to the firm in a consistent and quality-centric manner
• Ability to work independently without close supervision on a daily basis
• Ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexity and meet deadlines

Prospective candidates with strong understanding of regulatory bodies in food and nutrition labeling with competency in label review and compliance are encouraged to apply! Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits. If this sounds like the job for you:

• Email a cover letter to careers@primelabel.com explaining your top strengths and why you chose to highlight them.
• Attach resume as a pdf or word document.
• Attach a pdf or word document of 3 references with email and phone numbers.