QA Specialist: Food Safety, Specs & Compliance

FOODMatch, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FOODMatch, Inc. is seeking a QA Specialist to lead food safety documentation and technical specifications across our supplier network. You will own certification management, maintain audit-ready records, and ensure product standards meet internal and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will collaborate with Quality Assurance, Commercial, and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement, manage organoleptic expectations, and oversee supplier onboarding and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in food quality, food safety, supplier quality, specifications management, or regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GFSI certification schemes, supplier approval programs, and food safety systems.
• Experience managing technical specifications, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with organoleptic evaluation and product quality standards.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage food safety documentation and supplier certifications.
• Coordinate certification and regulatory programs across suppliers.
• Develop and maintain product specifications and quality standards.
• Track metrics and support audits and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align safety, specs, and customer expectations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

FOODMatch, Inc. is seeking a QA Specialist to lead food safety documentation and technical specifications across our supplier network. You will own certification management, maintain audit-ready records, and ensure product standards meet internal and regulatory requirements.

In this role you will collaborate with Quality Assurance, Commercial, and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement, manage organoleptic expectations, and oversee supplier onboarding and compliance activities.