Quality Assurance Specialist

System One, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Onsite work in Princeton

Job summary

System One, Inc. in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a ~2-month, onsite contract. The role focuses on ensuring fragrance batches meet specifications through Gemba walks, documentation review, and support for investigations.

You will work with ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP standards, and use SAP or LIMS, with strong attention to detail and communication. This role offers health benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in quality assurance, preferably in fragrance, food, or chemical industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and HACCP and GMP standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality systems (e.g., SAP, LIMS).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Gemba walks throughout the production process to verify that fragrance batches meet specifications. This includes testing at various production stages (e.g., during mixing, before packing, HACCP).
• Support nonconformance investigations (Z3, Z1, Z5).
• Monitor overdue actions in the IMS and support document management control.
• Review documentation, analytical data, product specifications, and process changes/deviations before product release to ensure compliance with defined specifications. This includes addressing and resolving any concerns or discrepancies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on product quality, trends, and challenges related to fragrance production.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, working collaboratively with operational units to ensure compliance and conduct comprehensive evaluations for investigations and process enhancements.
• Support the 5S program within the plant.

Skills

Quality assurance

Gemba walks

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Princeton, NJ

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm, 1st shift

Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00/hr

Type: ~2-month contract

Responsibilities

• Conduct Gemba walks throughout the production process to verify that fragrance batches meet specifications. This includes testing at various production stages (e.g., during mixing, before packing, HACCP).
• Support nonconformance investigations (Z3, Z1, Z5).
• Monitor overdue actions in the IMS and support document management control.
• Review documentation, analytical data, product specifications, and process changes/deviations before product release to ensure compliance with defined specifications. This includes addressing and resolving any concerns or discrepancies.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on product quality, trends, and challenges related to fragrance production.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, working collaboratively with operational units to ensure compliance and conduct comprehensive evaluations for investigations and process enhancements.
• Support the 5S program within the plant.

Requirements

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
• Mandatory Minimum 2 years in quality assurance, preferably in fragrance, food, or chemical industries
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and HACCP and GMP standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality systems (e.g., SAP, LIMS)
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset
• Effective communication skills

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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