Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and product integrity across the organization. This individual will serve as a subject matter resource for food safety and labeling compliance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to regulatory standards across a diverse product portfolio. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in food safety and quality assurance within a manufacturing or food import environment.

This is an office‑based position and does not involve laboratory work. The role requires regular in‑person collaboration as part of a hybrid work schedule.

Base pay range: $55,000.00/yr – $67,100.00/yr

• Communicate directly with suppliers to obtain accurate and complete product, ingredient, and compliance information
• Partner cross‑functionally with internal teams to support the timely introduction of new products
• Research and assess ingredient statements, allergen disclosures, GMO status, and gluten claims for regulatory compliance
• Review and verify ingredient declarations, net weight statements, and nutrition facts panels to ensure alignment with applicable labeling laws
• Evaluate supplier documentation to confirm compliance with internal standards and federal, state, and local regulations
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of product specifications across multiple suppliers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve labeling or compliance‑related questions and discrepancies

• Minimum two years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, food technology, or a related role within food manufacturing and/or food imports
• Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, ISO standards, and applicable USDA and FDA regulations
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Foundational knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and general food science concepts
• Familiarity with analytical and microbiological terminology

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, nutrition, or a related discipline (culinary education and relevant professional experience will also be considered)
• Strong research, investigative, and data evaluation skills
• Ability to compile, analyze, audit, and verify technical information and documentation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate, with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment

Base salary range: $55,000–$67,000
, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance are offered with this full‑time direct hire role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance