Our client is seeking aQuality Assurance (QA) Specialistto support the operational and documentation needs of their growing dietary supplement business. This role is ideal for someone with a background infood science, nutrition, or dieteticswho is detail-oriented and comfortable managing quality-related documentation and processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and updating SOPs, coordinating laboratory testing for raw materials, and ensuring data accuracy on Certificates of Analysis (COAs). This is afull-time remote rolereporting directly to the Chief Business Officer, with significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to critical quality operations in a fast-evolving business.
Key Responsibilities
- SOP Management & Document Control Review, revise, and reformat existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to align with the current branding and operational standards.
- Ensure all SOPs and QA documentation are accurate, updated, and well-organized for easy access by team members.
- Coordinate with internal teams to verify relevancy and completeness of QA documentation.
- Raw Material Quality MonitoringPrepare and submit sample testing requests to third-party analytical labs.
- Track results and update Certificate of Analyses (COAs) with appropriate data, ensuring traceability via lot numbers.
- Maintain an organized database of testing results, COAs, and related supplier documentation.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work directly under the Chief Business Officer for the first 36 months, with potential to transition to another reporting line thereafter.
- Serve as a reliable QA point of contact for internal teams and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with teams from the sister manufacturing company when necessary.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related science fieldpreferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Documentation role in thefood, nutrition, dietary supplement, or pharmaceuticalsectors.
- Experience managing SOPs and supplier documentation in a regulated environment.
Skills & Tools
- Proficient with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meet).
- Comfortable also working with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Highly organized and meticulous with documentation and process tracking.
Preferred
- Background in QA/QC procedures specific to dietary supplements or food products.
- Ability to work independently, manage time well, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
