Quality Specialist

Position Overview

Novonesis is a biotechnology company dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that improve everyday life and address global challenges. At our Salem, VA site, you will join a collaborative team across production, laboratory, engineering, and sanitation to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing operations.

• Lead daily quality and food safety activities within manufacturing operations.
• Conduct GMP inspections, audits, and process verification to ensure compliance.
• Partner with operations teams to identify and resolve quality issues in real time.
• Investigate deviations, non‑conformances, and customer complaints, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain and enhance food safety and quality management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen process reliability and compliance.
• Leverage digital tools and data (including AI‑enabled systems) to improve trending, reporting, and workflows.
• Ensure accurate documentation and support internal, regulatory, and customer audits.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with operations and technical teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• OR 3-5 years of manufacturing or production experience in food, biotech, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments with an interest in quality/compliance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn and apply new technologies, systems, and AI‑enabled tools.

• Experience in biotech, food, pharmaceutical, or ingredient manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety systems.
• Experience with digital systems such as SAP, LIMS, MES, or Power BI.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working cross‑functionally within operations environments.

• The opportunity to contribute to solutions that impact billions of people globally.
• Hands‑on experience in advanced biotechnology manufacturing.
• Clear opportunities to grow into roles across quality, compliance, and operations leadership.
• Development in AI‑enabled manufacturing and data‑driven decision‑making.
• A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

• A highly operations‑facing role with regular presence on the production floor.
• Close collaboration with cross‑functional teams including operations and engineering.
• Fast‑paced environment requiring adaptability and proactive problem‑solving.
• Exposure to industrial manufacturing conditions and GMP‑regulated environments.

Expected salary range: $64,467–$88,644.

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• All benefits begin on your first day.

Location:

Salem, VA

Final date to receive applications:
July 3, 2026

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.