Scientist I - Regulatory Affairs (Food)

Location: Camden, New Jersey 08103, United States

Salary: $68,700–$94,500 annual base salary

Company

Campbell’s is a food and beverage company with a portfolio of soup, meal, snack, and beverage brands.

What you will do

• Evaluate new food ingredients and technologies for compliance with applicable US and Canadian regulations.
• Advise R&D, global procurement, and business stakeholders on ingredient safety, regulatory compliance, labeling, and intended use.
• Provide input on ingredient specifications and determine appropriate labeling terms for finished products.
• Resolve regulatory questions with suppliers during ingredient and formula reviews before approval and use.
• Monitor emerging regulatory issues and participate in regional and global cross-functional innovation teams.
• Oversee externally contracted ingredient safety evaluations with the Campbell toxicologist and maintain documentation supporting regulatory labeling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience, including internships and co-ops.
• Knowledge of food regulatory issues and their potential impact on the food industry.
• Familiarity with common food formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific and regulatory information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience interacting with government officials on food regulatory matters.
• Experience managing projects against timelines, budgets, and agreed success criteria.
• Experience working on cross-functional innovation or commercialization teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time salaried position with benefits beginning on the first day.
• Medical, dental, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance coverage.
• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, paid time off, holiday pay, and unlimited sick time.
• Access to wellness facilities, on-site childcare, employee resource groups, and community-support programs.