We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Raw Material Quality & Compliance Specialist to serve as a vital guardian of food safety and compliance at our Bridgewater, NJ facility. Operating in a dynamic hybrid model, you will play a pivotal role in embedding Quality and Compliance by Design into our development processes. Your primary focus will be creating and revising comprehensive raw material specifications-with a sharp lens on microbiological and chemical contaminants-while performing robust recipe risk assessments. If you are a collaborative quality professional eager to champion food safety standards, drive technical knowledge transfer, and ensure flawless compliance with regulatory frameworks (including FDA and USDA), this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on product integrity and consumer trust.
location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 32.06 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School
responsibilities:
- Specification Management: Create, review, and update raw material specifications, establishing strict parameters for microbiological limits and chemical contaminants.
- Risk Assessment & Food Safety: Perform comprehensive Food Safety Assessments and develop pHACCP and rMMS protocols for new product and technology projects; provide execution support to manufacturing facilities during implementation.
- Compliance & Auditing: Ensure full compliance with internal management systems, global quality standards, and regulatory requirements; actively support preparation for ISO/NMS certifications and external audits by regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, USDA).
- Technical Assistance: Provide expert technical guidance and troubleshooting support to quality functions within factories, application groups, and cross-functional R&D teams.
- Training & Knowledge Transfer: Drive the continuous development of a quality-first culture by providing training on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and quality standards, ensuring seamless technical knowledge transfer to operations and plant personnel.
qualifications:
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Technical Expertise: Strong foundational background and knowledge in food microbiology and/or toxicology.
- Industry Experience: Proven operational experience within the food, beverage, or related life sciences industry, specifically working within Quality Assurance, R&D, or manufacturing environments.
- Core Competencies: * Direct experience developing and managing raw material/ingredient specifications.
- Active hands-on experience as a HACCP team member.
- Demonstrated familiarity with "Quality by Design" principles.
- Proven ability to participate effectively in audit teams, change management initiatives, or continuous improvement projects.
- Practical experience working with ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certification standards.
- Experience collaborating within a matrixed R&D or Product Technology Center environment.
- Established track record of building effective peer networks across multiple manufacturing sites or market regions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
