Remote Food Safety & GMP QA Expert

Pacelabs; United States; Remote; USD 86,100 - 105,386; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Food Safety & GMP QA Consultant for a part-time remote role. You will support food, dietary supplement, and packaging manufacturers to achieve GMP compliance, conduct audits, and improve QMS/FSMS.

Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and HACCP is required, with travel as needed. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in QA/food safety, excellent writing and client-facing skills, and will train clients on GMP and inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, QA, or related
• 15+ years QA/Food Safety or Regulatory experience in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, 21 CFR 117, HACCP, GMP
• Experience auditing suppliers and facilities, internal and third-party
• PCQI or Lead Auditor certifications preferred
• Willing to travel domestically and some international

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of food manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, distribution, and supplier operations.
• Evaluate compliance with FDA, GMP, FSMA, and HACCP standards.
• Develop and improve QMS and FSMS documentation.
• Support FDA inspections, certifications, and regulatory responses.
• Review CAPAs for effectiveness and regulatory alignment.
• Provide training on GMP, food safety, and inspection readiness.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

GMP

FSMA

HACCP

CAPA

Technical Writing

Client facing

Risk Assessment

Training

Education

B.S. Food Science

Microbiology Degree

PCQI Certification

Quality Management Certification

Job description

Pace is seeking a Food Safety & GMP QA Consultant for a part-time remote role. You will support food, dietary supplement, and packaging manufacturers to achieve GMP compliance, conduct audits, and improve QMS/FSMS.

Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and HACCP is required, with travel as needed. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in QA/food safety, excellent writing and client-facing skills, and will train clients on GMP and inspection readiness.