Quality Assurance Project Specialist - RM26

Job Title: Quality Assurance Project Specialist
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Columbus, OH (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 04/05/2027
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Project Specialist to support ingredient quality and supplier change management activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring ingredient compliance, maintaining robust documentation, and driving cross functional alignment across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage quality assurance projects related to Nutrition Science.
• Receive and manage supplier change notifications, including tracking status through completion.
• Qualify ingredients in the supply chain to ensure they meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assess quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Conduct paperwork audits of suppliers and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, procurement, and production, to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Analyze data and generate reports on quality metrics and project progress.
• Address and resolve any quality issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross functional assessments of supplier changes to evaluate quality and compliance impact
• Communicate status, risks, and outcomes to key stakeholders
• Support implementation of downstream process changes related to approved supplier notifications.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation to ensure traceability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier change notification and quality processes.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Microbiology, or a related field
• The ideal candidate brings a background in food science or related discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in a regulated food or nutrition industry
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for ingredient qualification.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software.
  

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with supply chain management and ingredient sourcing.