Quality Compliance Specialist

Quality Compliance Specialist Job Description

As a Quality Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring vendor compliance with company policies, procedures, and finished product standards. You will assist in the implementation and improvement of global quality and food safety programs, providing valuable support to the QA & Regulatory Department.

• Support and maintain vendor compliance for QA & Regulatory Department, including handling safety data sheets, allergen, GMO, kosher, Halal, Prop 65, labeling documentation, regulatory certificates, and finished product standards.

• Support and maintain regulatory documentation for all vendors, including HACCP, kosher, recall policy, FDA compliance, FDA standards, certificates of information, 3rd party regulatory documentation, and questionnaires.

• Support and maintain regulatory documentation for all finished products, including HACCP, kosher, recall policy, FDA compliance, FDA standards, certificates of information, 3rd party regulatory documentation, and questionnaires.

• Work within the quality lab and assist with testing, quality control, and general lab work.

• Collaborate with various teams to ensure process and regulatory compliance.

• Compliance and quality assurance expertise

• Quality audit and customer support experience

• Regulatory knowledge

• BS/BA in food science, chemistry, or related field

• 2-5 years of experience in documentation and lab work

• Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management

• Data entry proficiency

• Ability to improve vendor systems

• Vendor-facing experience

• Lab experience

You will collaborate with the quality, lab, and leadership teams to ensure process and regulatory compliance. This family-owned company offers ample opportunities for growth and development, providing exposure to the entire business process and close collaboration with all departments. This position is based out of Newport News, Virginia; working Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.