Lead Specialist, Quality Assurance OR Expert, QA OR Sr. Expert QA- Schenectady, NY

Lead Specialist, Quality Assurance OR Expert, Quality Assurance OR Senior Expert, Quality Assurance

 Schenectady, NY

Monday – Friday 8AM - 4:30PM 

Annual Salary Range – Depending on level:

Lead Specialist, QA (1-3 years of Experience) $70,000 – 85,000

Expert, Quality Assurance (3-8 Years of Experience) $85,000 – 100,000

Senior Expert, Quality Assurance (9+ YOS) $95,000 – 110,000

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position.  Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided.   

Salary MIN – MID 

Your role as a Lead Specialist, Expert Quality Assurance or Senior Expert in Quality Assurance will be to support the implementation and execution of the quality and food safety management systems within the region. You will ensure compliance to local, regional, and global DNP, regulatory, and customer requirements through documentation, monitoring, and continuous improvement activities. Schenectady is the largest site and is a focal point of our three premix manufacturing sites where we blend vitamins and nutrients for the North American Region as a food manufacturing site.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

 Responsibilities:

• Assists with customer complaints, inquiries, and questionnaires.
• Maintains Quality systems, which may include: HACCP, Zoning, Validation, Corrective and Preventative Actions, Reprocess calculation, Internal Audits and GMP Inspections.
• Site audits – regulatory (FDA), international standards (ISO), and customer.
• Gather data and create reports and tables, as needed, for customer complaints, premix investigations, deviations, etc.
• Maintains good documentation practices.
• Review documentation, analytical data, product specifications and process changes/deviations before releasing product to ensure adherence to defined specifications.  Initiate and resolve any concerns, notes.
• Ensures compliance to regulatory (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) international (ISO 9001, FSSC22000), and DNP (management directives) standards.
• Identifies and executes opportunities for continuous improvement. Coordinates with other operational units to maintain compliance and perform comprehensive evaluations for investigations and continuous improvement opportunities.

We bring:

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Collaboration with experts in operation, supply chain, and sales team to drive progress.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet. 

 You bring: 

• As a Lead Specialist: Bachelor's Degree in relevant scientific discipline with at least 1 year experience or Associate’s degree with 3 years’ experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• As an Expert: Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline with at least 3 years’ experience or Associate’s degree with 5 years’ experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• As a Senior Expert: Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline with at least 8 years experience or Associate’s degree with 10 years’ experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in maintaining or implementing international standards, i.e., ISO9001 or ISO22000/FSSC22000.
• Leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes within the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with regulatory agencies, e.g., FDA.
• Experience with customer complaints preferred.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory guidelines relevant for all North America product types: dietary supplements, infant formula premixes and food a plus.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. 

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.   

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable sharing this, please let us know.  

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com  

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.

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