Senior Nutritional Label Calculation Specialist

Job Title: Senior Nutritional Label Calculation Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Nutritional Label Calculation Specialist to oversee nutritional composition calculations, food label data verification, and nutrition information quality assurance for food and beverage products. The role focuses on calculating nutritional values from formulation and ingredient data, reviewing laboratory analysis results, validating serving-size information, and supporting accurate nutrition declarations in accordance with applicable food labeling requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate remotely with food technologists, product development teams, regulatory affairs specialists, quality assurance professionals, and accredited laboratories to maintain reliable nutritional information across product portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate nutritional values for food and beverage products using formulation data, ingredient specifications, and verified nutritional databases.
• Prepare and review nutrition information panels covering energy, protein, carbohydrates, total sugars, dietary fibre, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and other required nutrients.
• Evaluate nutritional composition based on ingredient quantities, formulation percentages, processing information, and product yield.
• Verify serving sizes, serving counts, and nutritional values per serving and per 100 g or 100 ml, as applicable.
• Review supplier ingredient specifications, certificates of analysis, and nutritional data for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile calculated nutritional values with available laboratory test results and investigate significant discrepancies.
• Assess the nutritional impact of formulation changes, ingredient substitutions, and product reformulation.
• Review nutrition claims such as low fat, reduced sugar, high fibre, source of protein, and other permitted claims against applicable criteria.
• Evaluate allergen declarations and ingredient information in coordination with qualified food safety and regulatory professionals.
• Maintain accurate nutritional calculation worksheets, formulation records, and supporting technical documentation.
• Develop standardized calculation templates, verification procedures, and internal quality control checklists.
• Monitor changes in applicable food labeling regulations and nutritional declaration requirements.
• Coordinate with accredited laboratories for nutritional composition testing and clarification of analytical results.
• Review product specifications and draft nutrition label content for consistency across packaging formats and markets.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or outdated nutritional information in product databases.
• Support product development teams with nutritional comparisons and formulation optimization analysis.
• Conduct periodic audits of nutritional databases and label calculation records.
• Prepare technical reports outlining calculation assumptions, data sources, validation outcomes, and unresolved discrepancies.
• Recommend improvements to nutritional data governance and label verification workflows.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification in Nutrition Science, Food Regulatory Affairs, or Food Quality Management is an advantage.
• Typically 5–8 years of experience in nutritional analysis, food labeling, product development, or food regulatory documentation.
• Strong understanding of food composition, nutritional calculations, ingredient specifications, and formulation analysis.
• Experience preparing nutrition information panels for packaged food and beverage products.
• Knowledge of nutritional labeling requirements and relevant food standards, including applicable Codex guidelines and UAE or GCC requirements.
• Familiarity with food composition databases, supplier nutritional specifications, and laboratory analytical reports.
• Understanding of serving-size calculations, nutrient conversion factors, and permitted nutritional claim criteria.
• Experience evaluating nutritional impacts of formulation changes and ingredient substitutions.
• Knowledge of allergen labeling principles and ingredient declaration requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and nutritional calculation software or food labeling management platforms.
• Ability to interpret laboratory reports and reconcile analytical results with theoretical calculations.
• Strong numerical accuracy, analytical reasoning, and attention to detail.
• Excellent technical writing, documentation management, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with product development, quality assurance, regulatory, and laboratory teams.
• Ability to manage multiple product labeling assignments independently in a fully remote environment.

What We Offer

• A fully remote, work-from-home position based in the UAE.
• Competitive compensation aligned with qualifications and professional experience.
• Opportunities to support food product development and nutritional labeling accuracy.
• Collaboration with food scientists, nutrition professionals, regulatory specialists, and quality assurance teams.
• Professional development in food composition analysis, nutrition labeling, and regulatory compliance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in nutritional calculations, food labeling, ingredient analysis, and nutrition data verification.

Application Subject: Application – Senior Nutritional Label Calculation Specialist (UAE Remote)

Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer.

• Role Scope: This is a fully remote nutritional calculation, documentation review, and technical coordination position. Physical food sampling, preparation, laboratory testing, and instrument operation must be performed by qualified local laboratory personnel or accredited testing providers. The specialist may review analytical results and prepare draft nutritional declarations, but formal regulatory submissions, legally binding label approvals, certification of nutritional claims, and statutory compliance sign-offs must be completed or approved by appropriately authorized food regulatory, quality, or nutrition professionals.