Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

We are looking for a dedicated Food Safety Specialist to help strengthen and oversee our facility’s food safety and quality programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring all products meet regulatory expectations as well as internal and customer standards. You’ll work closely with teams across QA, Production, Sanitation, and other departments to maintain a safe and compliant operation.

• Support the development, implementation, and upkeep of HACCP plans, GMPs, SSOPs, and other core food safety systems.
• Perform routine monitoring to verify adherence to food safety and quality requirements each day.
• Assist with internal audits and prepare for external inspections from regulatory agencies or third‑party auditors.
• Help identify food safety concerns and participate in root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Ensure proper maintenance of records, documentation, and employee training related to food safety programs.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to maintain effective food safety controls throughout the facility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of food safety or quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of HACCP principles, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent communication, documentation accuracy, and critical‑thinking skills.

• Experience in USDA‑regulated facilities, especially with meat or poultry production.
• Certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, or GFSI auditor training.
• Background in QA/QC, auditing, microbiology, biology, chemistry, OSHA compliance, and SOP/Sanitation processes.

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

• Paid Time Off: 80 hours annually + 7 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle, WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

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