Nutrition Labeling & Regulatory Specialist

Who are we?

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With 600+ stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be. Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both. We love being your first and favorite place to shop.

What do we do?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Nutrition Labeling & Regulatory Specialist who is searching to do what they'll love - ensuring Trader Joe's product labels are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements! Do you have experience in food industry labeling? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!

Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified candidate has at least 2 years of food industry labeling experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Food Science is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Boston, MA.

The Nutrition Labeling & Regulatory Specialist is responsible for:

• Review and approval of ingredient, nutrition labeling and regulatory information for compliance with Federal labeling and policy regulations (FDA, USDA), other regulatory entities (Organic certifiers, Kosher, etc.) and Trader Joe's private label expectations.
• Technical reviews of product specifications, nutrition facts, ingredient and allergen statements, and packaging artwork.
• Supporting Category Managers/Product Developers in product development work. This includes providing recommendations on potential labeling issues (based on scientific, technical literature, and policy reviews) and providing resolution and/or offer suggestions when working on new product labels or product reformulations/revisions.
• Working with Category Managers/Product Developers and vendors to quickly address and revise any incorrect documentation.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external teams to manage multiple projects and maintain focus on improving time-to-market for product-related projects and business priorities.
• Reviewing artwork/packaging before finalizing to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance and to make sure the information is consistent with Trader Joe's brand standards.
• Working with Trader Joe's Design team to proactively address issues affecting product labeling.
• Working with Trader Joe's Food Safety/QC team to address any issues related to allergen labeling.
• Remaining current on Food Law, Nutrition Labeling Regulations, and nutrition trends.
• Working with internal teams to update and maintain product portal databases and other documentation critical to ensuring Trader Joe's brand standards are being met.
• Supporting the Customer Relations team in responding to technical nutrition and science-based customer and store inquiries.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

The qualified candidate is:

• Able to translate technical information into audience appropriate summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, organization, verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Food Science; Registered Dietitian or Masters preferred.
• 2+ years of food industry labeling experience in FDA and USDA food laws and regulatory requirements of packaged products.

We want to hear from you!

We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter. When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:

• What is your experience with food industry labeling in FDA and USDA food laws and regulatory requirements for packaged products.
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.