The Sterling Choice
Regulatory Specialist
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
The Sterling Choice is hiring a Regulatory Specialist on a full-time basis. This is an on-site role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- The Sterling Choice
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what The Sterling Choice publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
Apply only on The Sterling Choice's own site. A genuine employer never asks candidates for money, deposits or bank details to apply, interview or “secure” a job. If something looks wrong, use Report a problem with this listing and we will review it. Read how we check listings.
About the role
Regulatory Specialist, Food Manufacturing (Chicago, IL, Onsite)
About the Role
We’re partnering with a Chicago-based food manufacturer with well-known consumer brands to hire a Regulatory Specialist. This is a hands-on regulatory and labeling role. You’d make sure every product that goes out the door is accurate, compliant and backed up. You’ll work closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Procurement and Legal, and you’ll have a voice in new products from the first idea through launch.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and validate label copy, including nutrition facts, ingredient statements, allergens and claims, in line with FDA regulations (USDA a plus)
- Review and substantiate product claims, and guide the business on what can and can’t be said on pack
- Review and approve label artwork with cross-functional partners
- Build and maintain ingredient and finished product specifications in a PLM/spec management system
- Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on the product portfolio
- Provide regulatory input on new products and reformulations, and support plant trials and validations
- Keep an eye on what competitors are doing on pack
- Respond to technical consumer inquiries
- Write SOPs and training materials, and help shape how a growing regulatory team operates
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or a related field (Master’s a plus)
- 5+ years of regulatory or labeling experience in food/CPG manufacturing
- Strong working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations
- USDA/FSIS labeling and label approval experience strongly preferred
- Export or international labeling experience is a plus
- Experience with spec management and labeling software (TraceGains, Genesis or similar)
- Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment