Antelope is seeking a Quality & Regulatory Specialist to join our Operations team and help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact role with meaningful ownership from day one, offering the opportunity to lead investigations, manage regulatory compliance, and partner cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement across our growing portfolio of premium pet brands.
You'll work closely with our Head of Quality & Regulatory while serving as a key partner to Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Customer Service, and supplier partners. As you build expertise and demonstrate leadership, this role offers a clear path toward a Senior Coordinator, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality Manager position.
If you're energized by solving problems, improving systems, and ensuring products meet the highest quality standards, we'd love to meet you.
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Lead investigations into customer complaints, product defects, deviations, and non-conformances.
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Conduct root cause analyses and drive timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
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Partner with suppliers and co-manufacturers to manage Corrective Action Requests (CARs) through resolution.
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Own state product registrations, renewals, and regulatory submissions across all applicable states.
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Serve as Antelope's primary contact with state regulatory agencies.
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Maintain regulatory compliance with FDA, AAFCO, NASC, and other applicable regulations.
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Maintain quality documentation, SOPs, and compliance records.
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Monitor quality trends and non-conformance data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Support development and enhancement of quality management systems and processes.
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Prepare documentation for internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
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Help ensure the organization maintains continuous audit readiness.
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Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Customer Service, and external manufacturing partners to resolve quality issues.
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Support new product launches by ensuring quality and regulatory requirements are met.
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Help strengthen supplier quality and compliance programs.
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Prioritize multiple investigations, compliance deadlines, and regulatory activities simultaneously.
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Build scalable processes that improve efficiency while maintaining compliance.
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Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Animal Science, or another related scientific discipline.
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1 to 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Food Safety, or Compliance.
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Experience within pet food, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, dietary supplements, or another regulated manufacturing industry.
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Strong investigation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating across teams.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
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Experience in the pet food or animal nutrition industry.
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Working knowledge of FDA, AAFCO, NASC, and FSVP regulations.
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Experience with CAPA systems, complaint handling, supplier quality, or quality management systems (QMS).
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HACCP certification or willingness to obtain.
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PCQI, ASQ Auditor, CQE, or related quality certifications.
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Own meaningful work that directly impacts product quality and regulatory compliance across our growing portfolio of premium pet brands.
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Build expertise in quality systems, regulatory affairs, supplier quality, and food safety while partnering with experienced leaders.
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Work cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, R&D, Customer Service, and external partners.
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Help shape scalable quality processes as Antelope continues to grow through acquisition and innovation.
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Develop a strong foundation in quality and regulatory that will support your long-term career growth.
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Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
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Flexible PTO
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Competitive compensation
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) employer match
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Professional Development & Learning Programs
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Home Office Stipend
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Parental leave, including "pawternity"
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Discounted Antelope products
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Discounted pet insurance
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