Remote Organic Standards Auditor – Travel Required

QIMA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QIMA is seeking an Organic Standards Auditor to conduct remote and field audits of organic operators across the United States. The role supports certification activities in line with organic standards and internal procedures.

You will plan audits, review documentation, perform interviews and inspections, verify traceability and mass balance, assess contamination risks, and prepare comprehensive audit reports. Travel within the U.S. is required to support field audits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an Organic Auditor, Inspector, or Certification Specialist, preferably under the USDA National Organic Program (USDA NOP).
• Knowledge of additional organic standards or programs (EU Organic Regulation, Brazil Organic Regulation, Demeter, Fair Trade) is a plus.
• Experience conducting audits involving traceability, mass balance, input verification, record review, and risk assessment.
• Ability to independently conduct audits and write high-quality technical reports in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site audits and inspections of organic operators, including farms, livestock operations, processors, handlers, and other relevant scopes.
• Plan and prepare audits, including prior review of documentation, risk assessment, sampling definition, and preparation of standard-specific checklists.
• Conduct interviews, facility and field inspections, document reviews, and evidence collection.
• Verify traceability systems, mass balance records, input approvals, production records, and organic integrity controls.
• Assess risks related to contamination, commingling, fraud, prohibited substances, and other risks to organic integrity.
• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and timely audit reports, including documentation of nonconformities and corrective action deadlines.
• Review corrective action evidence and support the certification decision-making process in accordance with internal procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of regulatory changes, organic standards, and internal certification policies.

Education

Technical degree in Agronomy/Agriculture

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Job description

QIMA is seeking an Organic Standards Auditor to conduct remote and field audits of organic operators across the United States. The role supports certification activities in line with organic standards and internal procedures.

You will plan audits, review documentation, perform interviews and inspections, verify traceability and mass balance, assess contamination risks, and prepare comprehensive audit reports. Travel within the U.S. is required to support field audits.