NSF Certification Expert (Full-time / Part-time / Advisory)

ANGEL Health Technology USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ANGEL Health Technology USA is seeking an experienced NSF Certification Expert to lead compliance, certification strategy, and testing for our water purification products. You will bridge internal R&D, lab testing teams, and NSF International to ensure ongoing regulatory alignment.

You will translate complex NSF/ANSI requirements into actionable product design guidelines, develop testing protocols, and own the end-to-end certification lifecycle, including audits and renewals, while training

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written).
• 5+ years in product certification, compliance, or regulatory testing.
• Strong NSF/ANSI standards knowledge (42, 53, 58, 61, 372, 401).
• Experience coordinating with R&D, labs, and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead NSF compliance and certification strategy for water purification products.
• Translate NSF requirements into internal design guidelines and specs.
• Develop test protocols and lab capabilities aligned with roadmaps.
• Own NSF application and manage timelines, docs, and renewals.
• Prepare manufacturing plants for NSF audits and maintain listings.
• Deliver cross-functional trainings on NSF standards and regulatory trends.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related STEM

Job description

NSF Certification Expert (Full-time / Part-time / Advisory)

Language Requirement: Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English

About Angel

Angel is a global leader in water purification solutions. We are committed to technological innovation and providing safe, ultra-clean drinking water to households and commercial partners worldwide. To support our expanding global product certification and compliance strategy, we are seeking an experienced NSF Certification Expert.

Position Overview

As our NSF Certification Expert, you will lead NSF compliance, certification standard integration, and testing strategy for our cutting-edge water purification products. You will serve as the technical bridge between our internal R&D, laboratory testing teams, and NSF International, ensuring our products achieve and maintain full compliance with relevant NSF/ANSI standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Standards Research & Implementation:
• Deeply analyze and interpret relevant NSF/ANSI standards (e.g., NSF 42, NSF 53, NSF 58, NSF 61, NSF 372, NSF 401, NSF P558).
• Translate NSF requirements into internal product design guidelines, technical specifications, and company standards.
• Lab Capability & Method Development:
• Collaborate with NSF International and internal testing teams to design test protocols and establish laboratory NSF testing capabilities in alignment with company development roadmaps.
• R&D & Pre-compliance Testing Support:
• Guide R&D teams during early-stage product design, material selection, and pre-compliance testing based on NSF standards.
• Certification & Lifecycle Management:
• Own the end-to-end NSF application and submission process; manage certification timelines, documentation, and full lifecycle renewals/updates for all certified products.
• Factory Audit & Compliance Maintenance:
• Advise and prepare manufacturing plants for NSF initial and surveillance audits to ensure uninterrupted validity of NSF listings/certificates.
• Cross-functional Training & Enablement:
• Deliver training programs on NSF compliance, testing standards, and regulatory trends to internal engineering, product, and QA teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related STEM discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in product certification, compliance, or regulatory testing, with a primary focus on water filtration/purification or food-contact materials.
• NSF Expertise: Strong technical understanding of NSF/ANSI drinking water standards (e.g., 42, 53, 58, 61, 372, 401).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written) for seamless communication with domestic engineering/product teams and US regulatory agencies.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional project management, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving abilities; self-motivated with strong attention to detail.