Quality Assurance Consultant

ForceBrands; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

ForceBrands is seeking a Fractional Quality Assurance Consultant to provide technical oversight across its pet supplement portfolio. This remote, part-time contract role averages roughly 10 hours per week, with occasional travel for onsite manufacturer audits.

The candidate will maintain QA manuals and SOPs, lead internal and NASC audits, review formulations and testing protocols, and Support regulatory audits while collaborating with manufacturers and internal teams to address quality and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in pet or dietary supplements or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements for pet supplements.
• Experience overseeing contract manufacturers, product testing, quality systems, audits and adverse-event reporting.
• Ability to work strategically and hands-on in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update QA manuals, SOPs, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Lead annual SOP reviews, internal audits, NASC audits, and mock recalls.
• Provide support for regulatory audits as needed.
• Review product formulations, lab requirements, testing protocols, and specifications.
• Conduct biannual onsite audits of contract manufacturing partners.
• Manage vendor quality agreements, questionnaires, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with manufacturers and internal teams to resolve quality and product-safety concerns.
• Participate in monthly QA meetings with Product Development.
• Review escalated customer complaints and adverse events.
• Determine appropriate follow-up actions and maintain accurate adverse-event records.
• Advise on NASC, FDA, FTC, Prop 65, NDI, Health Canada, and other applicable requirements.
• Support compliance across federal, state, and country-specific regulations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Contract manufacturers

Documentation

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Fractional Quality Assurance Consultant – Pet Supplements

A growing pet health and wellness company is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Consultant to provide technical oversight across its supplement portfolio. This is a remote, part-time contract opportunity averaging approximately 10 hours per week, with occasional travel for onsite manufacturer audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update QA manuals, SOPs, specifications, and supporting documentation
• Lead annual SOP reviews, internal audits, NASC audits, and mock recalls
• Provide support for regulatory audits as needed
• Review product formulations, lab requirements, testing protocols, and specifications
• Conduct biannual onsite audits of contract manufacturing partners
• Manage vendor quality agreements, questionnaires, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Partner with manufacturers and internal teams to resolve quality and product-safety concerns
• Participate in monthly QA meetings with Product Development
• Review escalated customer complaints and adverse events
• Determine appropriate follow-up actions and maintain accurate adverse-event records
• Advise on NASC, FDA, FTC, Prop 65, NDI, Health Canada, and other applicable requirements
• Support compliance across federal, state, and country-specific regulations

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience within pet supplements, dietary supplements, pet food, or a closely related industry
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements, with an emphasis on pet supplements
• Experience overseeing contract manufacturers, product testing, quality systems, audits, and adverse-event reporting
• Able to work both strategically and hands-on within a lean, fast-moving organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working remotely and traveling periodically for manufacturer audits