Expert Food Certification Technical Reviewer II

NSF; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF seeks a Technical Reviewer II to conduct technical reviews and make certification decisions across SQFI and other GFSI‑recognized schemes. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to evaluate audit findings and ensure documentation meets scheme and accreditation requirements.

The position supports audit quality improvement, training, and calibration activities within NSF's certification programs and requires strong auditing experience in the food industry.

Qualifications

• University degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor training in BRC, FSSC 22000 or IFS including related courses.
• Certification training in two or more GFSI schemes.
• Five-year work history in food industry.
• HACCP training per Codex principles.
• 2+ years auditing experience (80 hours minimum).

Responsibilities

• Review audit reports, corrective actions, and supporting documentation for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Verify that auditor findings are supported by objective evidence.
• Ensure audit durations, scope, activities, and documentation comply with scheme and accreditation requirements.
• Confirm non-conformities are appropriately classified and documented.
• Ensure scoring and certification recommendations align with scheme requirements.
• Conduct independent certification decision reviews with objective evidence support.
• Perform application reviews to verify client information and ensure proper scheme, scope and audit program identification before scheduling.
• Meet KPIs for productivity, quality and turnaround time.
• Participate in calibration activities and training sessions.
• Support improvement initiatives related to audit quality and consistency.
• Document common report deficiencies and provide feedback to management.

Skills

Technical auditing

Food safety knowledge

Certification schemes

Documentation review

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Education

University degree in Food Science/ Food Technology or related

Lead Auditor training (BRC, FSSC 22000 or IFS)

GFSI certification schemes training

Five-year food industry experience

HACCP principles training

Auditing experience (2+ years)

Job description

NSF seeks a Technical Reviewer II to conduct technical reviews and make certification decisions across SQFI and other GFSI‑recognized schemes. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to evaluate audit findings and ensure documentation meets scheme and accreditation requirements.

The position supports audit quality improvement, training, and calibration activities within NSF's certification programs and requires strong auditing experience in the food industry.