Job Description
The Quality Assurance Specialist will support back to front audit procedures, help revise and edit quality standards and procedures, and manage quality communication with key stakeholders across operations, manufacturing, and quality. This role involves supporting the transition to SQF standards and guiding team members on SQF and food safety regulations along with HACCP and GMP standards.
ResponsibilitiesSupport back to front audit procedures.Revise and edit quality standards and procedures.Manage quality communication with various key stakeholders across operations, manufacturing, and quality.Support the transition to SQF standards.Enforce and guide team members on SQF, food safety regulations, HACCP, and GMP standards.Essential SkillsQuality assurance expertise.Experience with SQF, HACCP, audit preparation.Knowledge in safe quality food and food testing.Proficiency in GMP and SOP.Additional Skills & QualificationsBS in a life science or food science.5-10 years working in a quality setting within a food environment.Experience as SQF practitioner for 2+ years.Work Environment
The Quality Assurance Specialist will work 100% onsite, five days a week, due to the need for high communication across team members. The position is within the Quality Group, with a first shift schedule from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. A high degree of communication skills is essential.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Worcester,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.
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