About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Project Specialist to support ingredient quality, supplier compliance, and quality assurance initiatives within a regulated food and nutrition environment. This position will work closely with Quality, R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure ingredient compliance, manage supplier changes, and maintain accurate quality documentation.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline who are looking to grow their career in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier change notifications and track activities through completion.
- Support ingredient qualification and supplier compliance programs.
- Review quality documentation and maintain accurate records for traceability.
- Conduct supplier and manufacturing paperwork audits.
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews involving Quality, R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Evaluate quality and compliance impacts of supplier changes.
- Analyze quality data and prepare reports for stakeholders.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and quality process enhancements.
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to internal teams.
- Support implementation of approved supplier and ingredient changes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Microbiology, Biology, Food Technology, or a related scientific field.
- 1–3 years of experience in a regulated food, nutrition, beverage, ingredient, or manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of ingredient quality standards and supplier compliance processes.
- Experience with quality documentation, audits, compliance activities, or quality systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs, or Compliance.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, quality systems, and food industry regulations.
- Experience working with ingredient suppliers or raw material qualification processes.
- Exposure to supplier audits, change management, CAPA, or quality investigations.
Ideal Backgrounds
We are especially interested in candidates with experience as:
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Quality Control Analyst
- Food Scientist
- Food Technologist
- Food Safety Specialist
- Supplier Quality Coordinator
- Compliance Specialist
- Regulatory Affairs Associate
- Microbiology Laboratory Analyst
- Ingredient Quality Specialist
Apply today if you have a passion for food quality, supplier compliance, and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
