Specialist in Food Contact Materials Legislation

About this role

We are looking to recruit a Specialist in Legislation on Materials in Contact with Food (MCA) for the Laboratories division, within the Consumer Health, Safety and Environment cluster.
Your role will be to ensure regulatory compliance and the safety of materials and packaging in contact with food, supporting both clients and internal teams in the interpretation and application of current regulations.
You will have a technical role with a direct impact on clients, combining laboratory work, regulatory compliance and solution development:
Legislation and technical advice
Advising external and internal clients on food safety and materials in contact with food
Reviewing technical and regulatory documentation (DoC, technical data sheets, regulations, etc.)
Defining the tests required to verify compliance (EU and FDA)
Testing and technical evaluation
Participating in:Global and specific migration testing
Permeability testing
Sensory análisis
Compatibility and shelf-life studies of packaging

Interpretation of results and preparation of technical reports
Quality and continuous improvement
Experience in regulatory compliance assessment for materials in contact with food
Ensuring the correct application of requirements linked to ISO 17025
Participating in the implementation of new test methods
Identifying equipment needs and process improvements
R&D&i Projects
Participation in R&D projects as a team member or principal investigator
Identification of new project ideas (in-house or client-led)
Engagement with key clients in the sector
Dissemination and Knowledge
Participation in technical seminars, conferences and publications
Collaboration in internal and external training activities

Education
Degree in Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Biotechnology or related fields
Postgraduate qualifications in MCA Legislation, Food Safety, Risk Assessment or Regulatory Compliance are highly desirable
Experience
Experience in regulatory compliance assessment for food contact materials
Experience in accredited laboratories (ENAC)
Knowledge and application of UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025
Experience in multidisciplinary environments
Skills
High degree of autonomy, initiative and strategic vision
Ability to communicate with various stakeholders
Training skills
High level of English (test will be conducted)
Willingness to travel occasionally
Fluent in English and Spanish