Food Safety & GMP Quality Assurance Consultant Part time (Remote)

Pace® Analytical Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,411 - 104,697; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking experienced Quality Assurance Consultants to support food, dietary supplement and consumer product manufacturers in navigating GMP and FDA requirements. You will apply strong QA/QMS knowledge, conduct audits, and help strengthen client food safety programs across industries.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, supplier qualification, HACCP/PCQI proficiency, and collaboration with clients during inspections and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Assurance or related field.
• 15+ years of QA, Food Safety or regulatory compliance experience in food/consumer product manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, 21 CFR Part 117, HACCP, GMP and food safety systems.
• Experience conducting internal, supplier, contract manufacturer and third‑party audits.
• Experience implementing GFSI programs (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or equivalent).
• Risk assessment, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience supporting regulatory inspections and certifications.
• Excellent technical writing and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements independently.
• HACCP or PCQI certification preferred; Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and audits of food manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, distribution and ingredient supplier operations.
• Evaluate compliance with FDA food regulations, GMP and industry food safety standards.
• Perform gap assessments against applicable regulations and standards (21 CFR Part 117, FSMA, HACCP, SQF/BRCGS/FSSC 22000).
• Develop and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
• Review and author SOPs, quality procedures, food safety plans and preventive controls.
• Support clients during FDA inspections, customer and certification audits, and regulatory responses.
• Investigate quality events, complaints, deviations, nonconformances and food safety incidents.
• Review and assess CAPAs for adequacy, effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Support supplier qualification, vendor monitoring and supplier auditing programs.
• Provide training and coaching on GMPs, HACCP, food safety requirements and inspection readiness.
• Prepare clear client reports, recommendations and deliverables.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving food safety regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Quality systems

GMP experience

FDA regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

SQF

BRCGS

FSSC 22000

ISO 22000

HACCP

Job description

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Quality Assurance Consultants to support food, dietary supplement, ingredient, packaging, and consumer product manufacturers in achieving and maintaining compliance with Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in food quality systems, regulatory compliance, supplier qualification, auditing, and food safety program development.

This role provides the opportunity to support clients across the food and consumer products industries, helping organizations strengthen quality systems, prepare for regulatory inspections, implement food safety programs, and maintain compliance with applicable FDA and industry requirements.

NOTE: This is a PRN role with expected hours to be between 15-20 hours per week

Compensation:$62.500 - 76.50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and audits of food manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, distribution, and ingredient supplier operations.
• Evaluate compliance with FDA food regulations, food GMP requirements, and industry food safety standards.
• Perform gap assessments against applicable regulations and standards, including:
  • 21 CFR Part 117 (Preventive Controls for Human Food)
  • 21 CFR Part 111 (Dietary Supplements), as applicable
  • FSMA requirements
  • HACCP principles
  • GFSI-recognized standards (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS)
• Develop and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
• Review and author SOPs, quality procedures, food safety plans, hazard analyses, and preventive control programs.
• Support clients during FDA inspections, customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory responses.
• Investigate quality events, complaints, deviations, nonconformances, and food safety incidents.
• Review and assess CAPAs for adequacy, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Support supplier qualification, vendor monitoring, and supplier auditing programs.
• Provide training and coaching on GMPs, food safety requirements, HACCP, sanitation, documentation practices, and inspection readiness.
• Prepare clear, concise reports, recommendations, and client deliverables.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving food safety regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Regulatory Compliance experience within food, beverage, dietary supplement, ingredient, or consumer product manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • FDA Food Regulations
  • FSMA
  • 21 CFR Part 117
  • HACCP Principles
  • GMP Requirements
  • Food Safety Management Systems
• Experience conducting internal, supplier, contract manufacturer, and third-party audits.
• Experience implementing and maintaining GFSI-recognized programs (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience supporting regulatory inspections and certification audits.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• HACCP or PCQI certification preferred.
• Lead Auditor certification (SQF, BRCGS, ISO 22000, or equivalent) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required (domestic U.S. and occasional international travel).

Preferred Consulting Experience

• Food Safety Plan development and implementation
• FDA inspection readiness assessments
• Food facility registration and compliance programs
• Supplier qualification and auditing
• Mock FDA inspections
• Sanitation program evaluations
• Environmental monitoring programs
• Allergen control programs
• Quality Management System implementation
• Training and coaching of QA and production personnel

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life.

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes:

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• life, disability and voluntary benefits
• paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days
• HSA
• wellness program
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• parental leave
• optional legal coverage and ID theft

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.