Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Specialist - Quincy, IL
Company: Archer Daniels Midland Location: Quincy, IL Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/23/2026 Job Categories:
Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Government and Policy, Other / General, Sales, Purchasing, Executive Management, Logistics, Quality Control
Job Description
Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Specialist - Quincy, IL Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Specialist - Quincy, IL
The Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA) Specialist will deliver comprehensive regulatory support for the pet food products manufactured by ADM Animal Nutrition in North America. This position builds valuable knowledge and skills and works cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Quality, and Operations to ensure regulatory compliance and exceed customer expectations.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare and submit to internal customers complete and accurate pet food labels applicable to both AAFCO pet food and treats and NASC health supplements.
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations, including but not limited to ingredient acceptability, product classification, labeling requirements, and allowable product claims
Communicate with and advise company leadership about applicable changes to standards and regulations
Provide regulatory guidance and input to other departments including R&D, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Procurement, Sales and Marketing, and Customer Service teams
Review pet food and health supplement product labels to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including marketing claims.
Perform additional duties and special assignments in support of the RSA team as required
Travel may occasionally be required for this position
Position Requirements
This position requires a self-starting, analytical, detailed and organized individual with a considerable degree of good judgment, excellent written and oral communication, strong interpersonal skills, self-confidence, and the ability to conduct activities without supervision.
Familiarity with AAFCO regulations and NASC guidelines is highly desired
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Must be able to multi-task several projects with various deadlines, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work on a global, cross-functional team
Commitment to continuous learning and personal growth
Ability to focus on priorities and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
Qualifications
Combination of education and professional experience related to pet food labeling, pet food compliance, feed science, animal science, chemistry, or a related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of U.S. pet food labeling experience is required
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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Contact Information
Company Name:Archer Daniels Midland Website:https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI... Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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