FSQA Testing Specialist

Carrie Rikon & Associates, LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A wholesale food and beverage company is seeking an experienced FSQA Testing Specialist to ensure product quality standards. The role involves collaboration with labs, conducting internal evaluations, and overseeing product testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and at least 2 years in food safety or quality control. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food safety, quality control, or the import industry (preferred).
• Working knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, and food safety requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee product testing and foreign facility inspections.
• Analyze and evaluate product quality for accuracy and conformity.
• Develop and implement testing training tools and national strategies.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Wholesale food and beverage company is seeking an experienced FSQA Testing Specialist to join our expanding Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team at our East Coast headquarters. This role will focus on collaborating with third-party labs and evaluating product results to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and oversee required product testing as well as foreign facilities inspections.
• Procure, analyze, and evaluate product quality, for accuracy and conformity.
• Collaborate across departments to confirm and define product testing criteria for development or update to internal private label specifications.
• Effectively analyze, consolidate, and communicate all report findings and next steps to all stakeholders.
• Conduct internal product quality evaluations.
• Develop and implement testing training tools, data collection systems, and national testing strategies.
• Technical expertise in food and non-food (disposable) product testing methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion.
• Efficiently handle a high volume of reports and continuously improve compliance verification and monitoring processes.
• Lead the development of an internal tracking system and SOPs for managing vendor product compliance.
• Provide support to achieve all FSQA department goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in food safety, quality control, or the import industry (preferred).
• Working knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, as well as general food safety requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal buying, accounts payable, logistics and store teams, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.