Overview

About Sunco Foods Inc.

Founded in 2009, Sunco Foods Inc. is a thriving manufacturer specializing in nut butters, raw nuts, dried fruits, and seeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and stellar customer service across North America. As we grow, we continue to foster a energetic work environment built on integrity, safety, and innovation.

The Research & Development / Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports research, product development, and regulatory work through organized data collection and analysis. This role brings together laboratory activities, research findings, and product information to help teams make informed decisions and advance development work.

Responsibilities

- Develop formulations based on target market requirements and specifications, accurately
- calculating inputs to meet label claims, meeting regulatory requirements etc.
- Accurately collect trial data for product development reports and maintain organized records.
- Prepare samples and package/label and coordinate sample shipment with sales as per customer
- requirements.
- Assess raw materials for in-bound projects and liaise with the purchasing team to order and
- document samples.
- Maintain laboratory space and equipment daily to ensure smooth operation.
- Assist the production department as needed to optimize commercial formulations.
- Research and understand the role of new products and innovations to be implemented.
- Conduct and execute the experiments needed to establish and verify product specifications.
- Maintain comprehensive records of formulations, results, and laboratory analyses.
- Identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
- Ensure QA has comprehensive and up-to-date product specifications.
- Conduct experiments to develop new products and applications.




- Develop technical label copy for company and private brand products, provides information to the
- business on regulatory matters and manages issues pertaining to labeling and advertising
- Develop label copy, evaluate packaging and product formulations to ensure the correct labeling of
- new and existing products against the appropriate regulations, guidelines, internal labeling
- standards & policies
- Ensure proper communication with Finance team in case of any change in product formula, raw
- material, suppliers or in case of any new product.
- Review advertising to ensure compliance with appropriate regulations and internal policies, and
- manage issues pertaining to labeling and advertising
- Ensure that appropriate supporting analysis and documentation is in place to validate/support
- claims
- Review preliminary formulations/concepts to help provide direction on potential or requested
- claims for new products
- Act as one of the primary contacts during regulatory onsite visit or inspection
- Assist VP of FSQA and RD to resolve regulatory issues raised internally, by customers/consumers
- or by government agencies and initiate corrective action as required
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- Remain current on all company labeling standards and policies
- Provide regulatory updates and impact to products and labeling.
- Provide customers with required documentation relating to label copy, allergens, manufacturing




- and product specifications, Kosher, Organic and GMO status, certificates of analysis
- Maintain periodic recertification including but not limited to; Organic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan
- and FDA registration
- Manage and review all incoming documentation from suppliers including but not limited to
- ingredient specs, allergen certificates, Export documentation, Kosher certificates, non-GMO
- /organic statements for compliance and audit purposes and ensure ingredients in use by
- production are from approved suppliers
- Assist with the development of internal labeling standards, policies, and guidelines
- Assist with the development of objective product standards of new and existing products
- Follow all company policies and procedures, including: GMP, SQF, HACCP, Health & Safety,
- Attendance, etc.
- Follow safe work practices and procedures as per company policies and procedures and Work
- Safe regulations
- Requirements, Skills & Qualifications:
- University education in food science or nutrition and/or chemistry
- Minimum of 3 years experiences with product development and consumer products labelling in
- a food production facility.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the US and Canadian Food & Drugs Act and
- Regulations and other consumer packaging regulations
- Outstanding team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must be highly organized with a strong focus on detail and accuracy
- Excellent analytical reasoning and problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- R&D;: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Research & Development / Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Burnaby)
🏢 Sunco Foods
📍 Burnaby