Regulatory Affairs Associate

Overview

Kemin Health is hiring a Regulatory Affairs Associate! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing documentation related to existing and new products (M3, Blue sheet, Labels, SDS, RACs, etc.), maintaining certifications (Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, Organic, etc.) in relation to Kemin Health products under guidance of your manager. Additionally, you may represent regulatory afairs on project teams and helping to answer customers regulatory requests as more experience is acquired.

 

This position in based in Des Moines, Iowa. 

 

We Are Kemin  

  

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.   

 

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.  

  

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.   

  

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers around the world.    

  

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. 

 

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…  

 

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays. 
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.  

• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.  
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours. 

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend changes for departmental standard operating procedures (SOP's).
• Develop, revise and obsolete SOPs for regulatory department.
• Serve as regulatory contact for signing blue sheets (formulation sheets).
• Create, update and obsolete product part numbers in M3 our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for packaging, labels, raw materials, semi-finished and finished products.
• Become Prisym label system expert and train other members of regulatory affairs. 
• Develop, revise and obsolete sample, mixture and finished product labels in new labeling system Prisym.
• Develop, revise and obsolete safety data sheets for new and existing Kemin Health products in SDS software.
• Add/Remove raw materials, intermediates and finished products to Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified and Organic certificates and lead halal and organic audits while also supporting Central QA with Kosher, State of Iowa and FDA inspections.
• Develop regulatory affairs collateral (RACs) in relation to existing and new product with guidance from manager.
• Support Customer Service to obtain certificates of free sales and sanitation from state agency, certificates of origins from local chamber of commerce, supply tariff codes and product variant information to support exports for customer orders.
• Under limited supervision, may represent regulatory affairs on team projects, as they gain knowledge.
• Assist Kemin Health team with the change management process