Food Safety, GMP Quality Assurance Consultant – Part Time

🕒 July 24

🌲 North Carolina, Maryland – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote 🦀 Maryland – Remote

💵 $62 - $76 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Pace® Labs

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Pace® Labs is a nationwide network of laboratories and professional services that provides analytical and environmental testing, life‑sciences CDMO/CRO and central laboratory services, building‑science and laboratory support, and emergency response for contamination and outbreak events. The company delivers environmental sampling and testing (air, water, soil, PFAS, Legionella, VOCs, metals, radiochemistry, etc. ), GMP analytical testing and formulation/clinical manufacturing support for pharma and biopharma, medical device testing and regulatory/compliance consulting, plus instrument, cleanroom and facility services to regulated industries.

📋 Description

• Conduct assessments and audits of food manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, distribution, and ingredient supplier operations • Evaluate compliance with FDA food regulations, food GMP requirements, and industry food safety standards • Perform gap assessments against applicable regulations and standards • Develop and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) • Review and author SOPs, quality procedures, food safety plans, hazard analyses, and preventive control programs • Support clients during FDA inspections, customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory responses • Investigate quality events, complaints, deviations, nonconformances, and food safety incidents • Review and assess CAPAs for adequacy, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance • Support supplier qualification, vendor monitoring, and supplier auditing programs • Provide training and coaching on GMPs, food safety requirements, HACCP, sanitation, documentation practices, and inspection readiness • Prepare clear, concise reports, recommendations, and client deliverables • Maintain current knowledge of evolving food safety regulations and industry best practices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline • 15+ years of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Regulatory Compliance experience within food, beverage, dietary supplement, ingredient, or consumer product manufacturing • Strong knowledge of: FDA Food Regulations, FSMA 21 CFR Part 117, HACCP Principles, GMP Requirements, Food Safety Management Systems • Experience conducting internal, supplier, contract manufacturer, and third-party audits • Experience implementing and maintaining GFSI-recognized programs (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or equivalent) • Strong understanding of risk assessment, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and continuous improvement methodologies • Proven experience supporting regulatory inspections and certification audits • Excellent technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously • HACCP or PCQI certification preferred • Lead Auditor certification (SQF, BRCGS, ISO 22000, or equivalent) preferred • Willingness and ability to travel as required (domestic U.S. and occasional international travel)

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match) • Paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days • Wellness program • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Assistance program • Parental leave