FSQA Specialist
Core
Execute product evaluations, sensory testing, ingredient assessments, and laboratory operations to ensure ingredients meet food safety, quality, and brand standards.
Role type
Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Specialist
Builds
Product evaluations, technical assessments, data analysis, and project coordination for ingredient commercialization and new product development
Domain
Food manufacturing / Quick-service restaurant industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Product evaluation, sensory testing, data analysis, laboratory operations, technical record maintenance, sample management, food safety validation
Preferred skills
Food science knowledge, food manufacturing experience, quick-service restaurant industry experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office, data management tools
Responsibilities
Coordinate product and ingredient evaluations and audits; analyze product and ingredient performance data; maintain technical records, specifications, and test protocols; manage procurement, inventory, and storage of samples; support R&D with kitchen and sensory testing activities; travel for product sensory setups
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level