Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist (Biotech)
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· Lead internal, cGMP, HACCP, customer, and SQF audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
· Serve as subject matter expert in food safety and quality programs and provide onsite leadership in program implementation and maintenance.
· Lead the investigation and resolution of consumer complaints, including trend analysis and reporting.
· Participate in branded and competitive product evaluations to support quality benchmarking and continuous improvement.
· Act as SQF Practitioner or Backup SQF Practitioner, ensuring compliance with GFSI-recognized food safety schemes.
· Support and oversee food safety programs including Environmental Monitoring, Pest Control, Sanitation Verification, and CCP Monitoring.
· Provide guidance and support to onsite laboratory operations and testing of raw materials and finished goods.
· Support new product setups and trials, ensuring food safety and quality requirements are met.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, sanitation, maintenance) to drive food safety culture and continuous improvement.
· Maintain accurate and organized records of audits, inspections, and program activities.
· Act as backup for the FSQA Manager as needed.
· Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the facility including authoring, revising, and reviewing program documentation.
· Assume other duties as assigned by the FSQA Manager to maintain Food Safety and Quality programs across the facility.
· Stay current with food safety regulations and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing or quality assurance.
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
· In-depth knowledge of HACCP, cGMP, FSMA, and food safety regulatory requirements.
· Effective communication and leadership skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
· SQF Practitioner certification or equivalent GFSI-recognized certification.
· PCQI certification or experience fulfilling PCQI responsibilities.
· Experience with audit preparation and execution.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range:
$55,571.00 - $92,618.00Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.
Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.
Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
Life, disability and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee assistance programs
Telemedicine
Work-life balance
Employee discounts
Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Benefits may vary by location and position.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
