Quality Assurance Project Specialist

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Quality Assurance Specialist for a prominent client of ours.  This position is in Columbus, OH 43219. Details for the position are as follows:

Quality Assurance Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH
Pay Rate: $22–23/hour

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to support ingredient quality and supplier change management activities within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an early-career quality professional with a scientific background who enjoys project coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and driving quality processes from initiation through completion.

The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to assess ingredient-related changes, maintain compliance documentation, and ensure quality standards are upheld throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and manage supplier change notifications through completion
• Coordinate cross-functional assessments to evaluate the quality and compliance impact of supplier changes
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to internal stakeholders
• Support implementation of approved downstream process changes
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to ensure traceability and compliance
• Track multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines
• Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality and change management processes
• Build and maintain professional relationships with external suppliers and business partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• 1–3 years of experience in a regulated food, nutrition, manufacturing, quality, or related industry
• Basic understanding of ingredient quality, supplier quality, regulatory requirements, or quality systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Comfortable communicating with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with data reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus but not required

Preferred Backgrounds

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Quality Assurance
• Supplier Quality
• Ingredient Quality
• Food Manufacturing
• Consumer Products Manufacturing
• Nutrition or Food Science
• Regulatory or Compliance Support
• Quality Systems Coordination

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments
• Comfortable managing projects and following processes through completion
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and collaboration