QA Associate

Job Title: QA Associate
Location: Florham Park area (Hybrid)
Hours / Schedule: 9am - 5pm
Type: Direct Hire

The QA Associate will support Quality and Regulatory functions by coordinating technical documentation and managing sampling activities (NON-LAB). This associate-level role is ideal for individuals with 1–3 years of QA experience in the food, dietary ingredient, or nutraceutical industry. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working across teams, and interested in contributing to high-quality compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Controlled Documents (CDs) and other technical documentation.

• Handle NON-LAB product sampling, including coordination, receipt, storage, and dispatch with required paperwork.

• Assist in maintaining and uploading QA documentation in the Compliance Quest system.

• Respond to client and internal inquiries regarding product and facility documentation.

• Cross-check specifications for alignment with customer requirements.

• Support broader QA initiatives and projects as directed by the Associate Director, Quality.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of Quality Assurance experience in the food, dietary supplement, or nutraceutical industry.

• Knowledge of FDA food regulations, HACCP, and HARPC

• Strong skills in managing technical and controlled documentation.

• Excellent communication skills, including handling client-facing QA documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems like Compliance Quest or Salesforce.

• Understanding of food or ingredient specifications, including assays, contaminants, allergens, GMOs, and flow charts.

• Ability to interpret Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and regulatory documents

• Familiarity with FDA guidelines and industry standards for testing and compliance

• Knowledge of supplier and product approval processes

• Strong communication skills across departments (Sales, QA, Regulatory, Customer Service)

• Ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Skilled at coordinating and engaging with internal and external stakeholders

• Align customer needs with internal quality standards

• Balance customer satisfaction with regulatory and safety compliance

• Manage risk in product testing, supplier validation, and release decisions

• Knowledge of internal release procedures and documentation standards

• Ability to follow or develop fast-track processes while maintaining compliance

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1

• 401(k) with employee contributions

• Profit-sharing eligibility after 6 months

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Ref: #558-Scientific