Senior Technical Reviewer - Food Certification & Audit

NSF; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF seeks a Technical Reviewer II to conduct technical reviews, oversee certification decisions, perform application reviews, and provide subject matter expertise across multiple certification schemes including SQFI and other GFSI-recognized schemes. Responsibilities include reviewing audit reports, ensuring evidence-based conclusions, and aligning with scheme and accreditation requirements.

The role requires a university degree in food science or related discipline, 2+ years auditing

Qualifications

• University degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor training in BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS.
• Certification training in two or more GFSI-recognized schemes.
• Five-year work history in food industry, processing, or manufacturing.
• HACCP training per Codex Alimentarius principles, minimum 2 days.
• 2+ years of auditing experience (80 hours minimum).

Responsibilities

• Review audit reports, corrective actions, and supporting documentation for completeness and technical accuracy.
• Verify that auditor findings are supported by objective evidence.
• Ensure audit durations, scope, activities, and documentation comply with applicable scheme and accreditation requirements.
• Confirm non-conformities are appropriately classified and documented.
• Ensure scoring and certification recommendations align with scheme requirements.
• Conduct independent certification decision reviews to determine whether requirements are met and supported by evidence.

Skills

Auditing

Technical review

Certification decisions

Education

University degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline

Five-year work history in food industry

HACCP training

2+ years auditing experience

Tools

SQF Auditing SQF Systems training

Management System Lead Auditor training

Auditing SQF Systems course

Job description

NSF seeks a Technical Reviewer II to conduct technical reviews, oversee certification decisions, perform application reviews, and provide subject matter expertise across multiple certification schemes including SQFI and other GFSI-recognized schemes. Responsibilities include reviewing audit reports, ensuring evidence-based conclusions, and aligning with scheme and accreditation requirements.

The role requires a university degree in food science or related discipline, 2+ years auditing