Part-Time Food Safety & GMP QA Consultant

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

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.