Audit Specialist
Certified Group is committed to partnering with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our network of 30+ North American and European laboratories serves the food & beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco/nicotine, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Our Brands
Certified Group is comprised of a set of specialized brands that collectively deliver laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification & audit services across highly regulated industries:
- Certified Laboratories – Provides comprehensive analytical and microbiological testing, primarily supporting food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries.
- Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) – A leading network of ISO-accredited laboratories across North America, focused on food safety testing, operational support, and technical services for the food industry.
- Labstat – A global leader in contract research and testing for nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, and next-generation products, with deep expertise in analytical chemistry and toxicology.
- EAS Consulting Group – A regulatory consulting firm offering expert guidance, training, and auditing support across FDA, USDA, and other regulated sectors, powered by a large network of independent advisors.
- FSNS Certification & Audit – Provides accredited third-party auditing and certification services, including food safety, animal welfare, and GMP programs.
Certified Group is a leading North American provider of laboratory testing and audit and certification services. The Certified Group of companies includes Food Safety Net Services (FSNS), Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, Labstat International Inc., Advanced Botanical Consulting & Testing (ABC Testing Inc.), Microconsult Inc. and Micro Quality Labs Inc. The Certified Group provides analytical testing and regulatory guidance services in the food & beverage, dietary supplements & NHP, cosmetics, OTC, personal care, tobacco, cannabis, nicotine and hemp industries.
We are currently looking for an Audit Specialist- FSQA to join our growing team!
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the application of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements and principles against established standards and protocols accomplished through analytical and objective evaluation of facility policies, practices, and observations. Understand and implements FSNS C&A protocols.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform audit and certification audit services following objective assessment of functions and procedures for customers primarily in the meat, pork, poultry area as well as other food industry areas
- Conduct food safety, animal welfare, regulatory, process evaluation, certification audits, and customer specific audits for food plants and processing facilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills in HACCP. Must be able to complete HACCP training certification
- Demonstrate ability to become highly proficient with GFSI auditing requirements. Must be able to successfully complete BRC, SQF, FSSC and/or gluten-free Third Party Auditor Training. Other schemes upon request.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining certification and audit programs.
- Perform required communication with new and existing customers
- Represent FSNS C&A at trade shows and seminars
- Maintain a high degree of technical competence by reading scientific journals, attending professional workshops and being aware of food industry issues and trends
- Supervise or participate in development areas as assigned by the management team
- EXTENSIVE TRAVEL 90-100 % of the work week
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. Degree in Food Science, Food Safety or related field preferred, some college including successful completion of college level biological science courses preferred.
- 5+ years experience or equivalent in a decision making role involving food safety, quality, or regulatory systems at a food manufacturing site.
- HACCP Trained or PCQI preferred.
- Working knowledge of USDA-FSIS and/or FDA Food Manufacturing guidelines and regulations required.
- Must be willing to travel 90-100% of the work week
- Hold valid Driver’s License
- Must hold passport or have ability to obtain passport
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and to handle other communications/computer components
- Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens
- Noise level varies from quiet to loud
- Temperature varies from hot to cold
- Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks
- Overnight Travel is required at the discretion of management
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Color vision and depth perception
PER DIEM RATES
- Audit Day Rate: $700 per day
- Shadow Audit Day Rate: $400 per day
- Training Day Rate: $250 per day
- Hourly Training Rate: $31.50 per hour (applies to monthly safety trainings and meetings)
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