Food Safety, GMP Quality Assurance Consultant – Part Time

Pace® Labs

Quality Assurance Consultant working remotely to support food and consumer product manufacturers with regulatory compliance. Conducting audits and training to strengthen quality systems in the industry.

Posted 7/24/2026part-timeRemote • Maryland, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $63 - $77 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Quality Assurance and Food Safety, with a strong focus on FDA regulations, HACCP principles, and the development of Quality Management Systems. Proven ability to conduct audits, manage compliance, and provide training in food safety practices.

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FDA Food RegulationsHACCP PrinciplesQuality Management SystemsGFSI-Recognized ProgramsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceFood SafetyRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentRoot Cause AnalysisCAPA DevelopmentInternal AuditsSupplier AuditsTechnical WritingContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationClient-Facing SkillsIndependent WorkMulti-Client Management

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP CertificationPCQI CertificationLead Auditor Certification

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingFood GMP RequirementsFood Safety Management SystemsSQFBRCGSFSSC 22000Food Safety PlansPreventive Control ProgramsCAPAsInspection Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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