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Assistant R&D Manager(CA)(Oct 2026)

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Position

• Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety Specialist (Assistant R&D Manager)
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• % of Travel: 0~10%

About Our Client

• Well known Korean food industry
• Our vision is to become a global food company that provides a wide variety of unique and excellent quality products. We are committed to reach our vision with the focus on the most important part of the company: the consumers. We pursue health and happiness of our consumers under our global slogan, “Better Foods & Services for Better Life.” With an endless effort in product development and customer service, we strive to improve health and lifestyle of our consumers all around the world. Through the continuous efforts of strategic sales operation and the commitment to provide better products and services, today, Our products are available in most retail outlets throughout North America and over 80 countries around the world!

Job Summary

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Job Description

• Proactively verify and monitor regulatory compliance and safety of products manufactured and sold by the company
• Monitor and research changes in food regulations, guidance, and legal issues; assess their impact on company products and coordinate implementation plans
• Manage safety issues: assess the impact on company products, conduct root cause and risk assessments, and develop and execute response, verification, and follow-up action plans
• Manage standards and documentation: maintain regulatory, customer, and internal standards and keep supporting records current and traceable
• Manage labeling: maintain supporting data and proactively assess risks for ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition information, nutrient content claims, and product images and wording
• Respond promptly to documentation requests from customers and relevant internal departments
• Minimize risks through dedicated staffing and proactive management of issues that could lead to recalls, sales interruptions, or legal disputes
• Interpret regulations, legal provisions, and technical data, and prepare professional assessment reports
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field
• 5-10 years of directly relevant regulatory compliance and product safety experience for instant noodles, snacks, and sauces
• Expertise in interpreting and applying FDA, CFIA, FTC, and USDA regulations
• Knowledge of and practical experience with labeling requirements in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Knowledge of the composition and ingredients of formulated foods, including instant noodles, snacks, and sauces
• Strong skills in risk assessment, verification, problem-solving, and corrective action management and execution
• Ability to work with other departments and respond to customer requests in a timely manner
• Multiple priority management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to travel 0~10%
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States
• Fluency in Korean is preferred

What's On Offer

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Cellphone Allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Salary Range: $70K-90K per year, based on experience
• (Negotiable depending on experience, excluding OT and other earnings)

Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.


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