Senior Quality Assurance Associate

POSITION TITLE: Quality Assurance Senior Associate

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Quality

LOCATION: Morristown, NJ

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Quality Assurance Senior Associate will report directly to the Associate Director, Quality and collaborate with Operations, Sales, Medical & Scientific Affairs, and Innovation. The ideal candidate is solution-oriented, consultative, and resourceful, with the ability to optimize both partner and customer experiences. Responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze SIDIs and support documentation, such as Specifications, SDSs, Flow Charts, Allergens, GMOs, BSE/TSE, Nutritional’s, Test Methods, and Third-Party Certifications.
• Conduct product and supplier approvals in line with SOPs and regulations.
• Manage the change control process by reviewing supplier changes, securing updated documentation, and ensuring timely notifications are sent to Sales and customers.
• Assist with customer documentation requests related to product and facility inquiries.
• Ensure customer specifications align with supplier specifications for product approvals, orders, and customer requests.
• Oversee the Product Release process to confirm all products meet specifications and testing requirements before release.
• Upload and maintain current technical documents and data within Compliance Quest.
• Support sample requests to ensure proper receipt, storage, stocking, and dispatch with required documentation.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Associate Director, Quality and Vice President, Quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: A degree is not required for this position.
• Experience: 3-5 years in Food Industry Quality Assurance.
• Certification: PCQI certification is required (non-negotiable).
• Skills and Abilities:
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with U.S. FDA food and dietary ingredient regulations, HACCP/HARPC, manufacturing processes, and test procedures.
• Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Quality Management software (e.g., Compliance Quest) preferred, with the ability to learn and adapt to the new software required.

TARGETED COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Base Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
• Bonus: 5% - 10%

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning on Day 1.
• 401(k) with employee contributions.
• Profit-sharing plan after 6 months of employment.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Hybrid Schedule: In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Work from Home: Monday and Friday.

SELLING POINTS:

• Strong company culture with a positive reputation and growth opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial work environment.
• Core company values foster team collaboration and advancement.

TOOLS/SOFTWARE:

• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Customer relationship management (CRM) software — Salesforce
• Quality management software — Compliance Quest