Technical Reviewer

Technical Reviewer

Location:

USA – Regular Employment – MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.

If you want to contribute to an inspiring long‑term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high‑value market with significant build‑up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

We are looking for a Technical Reviewer in the USA. Your mission will be to:

The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct technical file reviews of audit documentation.

• Conduct technical file reviews of GFSI-benchmarked schemes such as SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, IFS and/or those related to GMP/Food Safety Systems
• Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by the Company, accreditation body and CPOs
• Maintain applicable professional development required for reviews proficiency
• Assure consistency and accuracy in all audits and audit reports reviewed. This includes content, grammar, spelling, and submission of the final report review according to identified timelines
• Follow and adhere with all required protocols and procedures
• Communicate all reviews and other related information in a timely manner
• Maintain all of the Company's equipment in working order
• Maintain all documents and standards received from the Company Nutri Sciences in an organized manner
• Support corporate quality and continuous improvement process
• Other related duties as assigned
• At any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner

Internal communication contacts:

• Direct Supervisor: Reports to Certification Manager. Regularly communicates for guidance, performance feedback, and project updates.
• Team Members: Collaborates with team members in the Auditing Dept. to ensure effective execution of tasks, exchange of information, and teamwork in daily operations.

External communication contacts:

• Contractors: Maintains regular interaction with contractors for successful review execution

• Regulatory Knowledge (Understanding food safety laws and regulations)
• Attention to detail
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Team collaboration
• Problem‑solving skills
• Technical proficiency
• Ethical judgment
• Strong stakeholder relationships

• Have attained a university degree in food science, food technology or related discipline
• Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in food safety and/or quality management
• Auditing experience if required by the Certification Program Owner (CPO)
• Must have a strong knowledge of food safety and quality assurance to accurately perform technical reviews
• A broad knowledge of GMP's, food safety principles, HACCP and other relevant government regulations
• Successfully completed a Lead auditor training course and training on CPO specific courses (SQF, FSSC, IFS, BRCGS, etc.)
• Attend a HACCP training course that meets the CPO requirements
• Self‑discipline and organizational skills to ensure that reviews are performed correctly and on time
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to tactfully and objectively discuss audit results with auditors
• Strong computer skills
• The ability to ensure that the review is submitted within the specified time frame and according to predetermined formats
• Must be able to work autonomously and be able to deal with situations in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Must interpret the criteria of the audit
• Must have good reading and writing skills to ensure audit reports and non‑conformities are clearly written with proper grammar
• Audit format is based on predetermined guidelines, client specifications…