Quality Specialist - Dietary Supplements
Job Details
Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
Job Description
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure products and manufacturing processes comply with applicable FDA regulations, cGMP requirements (21 CFR Part 111), and internal quality standards.
- Review and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, batch records, specifications, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and other quality records.
- Assist with supplier qualification, vendor audits, raw material reviews, and ongoing supplier quality management.
- Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process, including raw materials, in-process production, finished goods, and packaging.
- Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, product deviations, and nonconformances; support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Coordinate product testing, including micrOur Clientological, chemical, identity, potency, and other required quality assessments.
- Support internal, external, and third-party audits while ensuring audit findings are properly documented and addressed.
- Review and verify manufacturing documentation to ensure products meet established specifications and release requirements.
- Partner with contract manufacturers, suppliers, operations, and product development teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
- Assist with product traceability, lot tracking, and recall readiness initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, reduce product defects, and strengthen overall quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, MicrOur Clientology, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or regulatory compliance within the food, beverage, dietary supplement, or nutraceutical industry.
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), particularly 21 CFR Part 111.
- Experience reviewing quality documentation, specifications, COAs, SOPs, and batch records.
- Familiarity with supplier quality management, product testing, deviations, CAPAs, and nonconformance investigations.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMOs) and third-party testing laboratories.
- Familiarity with sports nutrition products, protein powders, pre-workout supplements, vitamins, and other dietary supplements.
- Knowledge of NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Sport, or other third-party certification programs.
- Experience supporting FDA, GMP, or third-party audits.
- Familiarity with ingredient specifications, product formulation, and finished product testing
A bit about us:
We are an established company in the sports nutrition industry, committed to developing and delivering high-quality products that support active lifestyles and performance goals. Through a focus on product quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we strive to maintain the highest standards across our manufacturing and supply chain operations. We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our team and help ensure our products consistently meet internal quality standards and applicable industry regulations.
Why join us?
- Growing Industry: Be part of the expanding sports nutrition and wellness industry, working with products that support health, fitness, and performance.
- Meaningful Impact: Play an important role in ensuring the safety, quality, and consistency of products enjoyed by customers.
- Career Growth: Opportunity to develop your expertise in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and product development.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to continuously improve product quality.
- Ownership & Opportunity: Take an active role in strengthening quality processes, implementing improvements, and helping shape the company's quality standards.
- Innovation: Work in a dynamic environment where product innovation and continuous improvement are valued.