Auditor II Product Certification (Southeast Florida)

Auditor II – Product Certification

NSF is seeking an Auditor II – Product Certification ((must live in Southeast Florida) is responsible for conducting product certification audits in accordance with applicable certification program requirements as assigned, regulatory standards, and accreditation rules, including but not limited to NSF/ANSI 455 Standards for Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics, and OTC Drugs. The Auditor II performs audits independently, evaluates implemented quality and product safety systems using objective evidence, and prepares clear, defensible audit reports that meet certification and accreditation expectations.

Responsibilities

Audit Execution

• Conduct initial, surveillance, and special product certification audits for regulated consumer products, including dietary supplements, cosmetics, and OTC drugs
• Perform audits in accordance with applicable certification program requirements as assigned, regulatory standards, and accreditation rules, including but not limited to NSF/ANSI 455 Standards (Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics, OTC Drugs)
• Evaluate implemented and documented systems using objective evidence observed during the audit
• Verify compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and program requirements within assigned audit scope
• Conduct special visits related to complaints, product failures, enforcement actions, or verification of corrective actions

Audit Reporting

• Prepare accurate, objective, and evidence‑based audit reports that:
• Reflect only activities, records, and conditions observed during the audit
• Clearly document conformity and nonconformity against auditable requirements
• Exclude consulting, advisory, or future‑based language
• Write nonconformances that are clear, stand‑alone, and defensible to independent technical review

Professional Conduct and Communication

• Maintain effective communication with certification management, technical reviewers, and project teams
• Represent the certification body professionally during audits and client interactions
• Identify systemic risks, recurring issues, or areas requiring escalation in accordance with certification and accreditation procedures

Qualification and Competence Maintenance

• Obtain and maintain, as applicable, auditor qualification and authorization status as required by assigned certification programs and accreditation rules
• Participate in required training, assessments, and evaluations to demonstrate and maintain technical competence
• Complete periodic reassessments or witness evaluations when required by program or accreditation expectations
• Maintain sufficient audit activity or supporting evidence to demonstrate ongoing competence

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, regulatory, or quality‑related discipline
• Alternative degrees may be accepted when supported by documented relevance to product safety, quality systems, or regulatory compliance

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
• Quality systems
• Manufacturing operations
• Regulatory compliance
• Product safety or quality assurance
• Experience with dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC drugs, or other regulated consumer products preferred

Technical Knowledge & Training

• Lead Auditor training or equivalent
• Working knowledge of:
• GMP‑based quality systems
• Risk‑based auditing principles
• Applicable regulatory and certification frameworks, including NSF/ANSI 455 Standards, as applicable to assigned scope
• Ability to complete additional program‑specific training as required to meet minimum qualification expectations

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills
• Clear, precise technical writing ability
• Sound professional judgment aligned with accreditation expectations
• Ability to work independently from a remote/home‑based location
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic audit and reporting systems
• Willing and able to travel 80% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• PCQI, HACCP or ISO 9001 Certifications

Salary Range: $80,000 - $108,000

The total pay range reflects a wide range of factors we consider in compensation decisions, including skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location where the position may be filled. At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we're one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About the Team

From farm to fork, NSF is the go-to partner for the food, nutrition and wellness industries – ensuring the highest level of product safety, quality, integrity and sustainability. Across the globe, we continue to lead the way in certification, testing and compliance services, empowering our clients to deliver safer, higher-quality products to consumers while meeting the demands of an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4072
• Job Category Audit and Inspection
• Locations 789 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, US
• Work Classification Remote