Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator

Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator

Kelly Science & Clinical is hiring a Quality Assurance Coordinator for a full-time opportunity in Bridgeton, MO.

In this role, you will support quality systems and food safety programs within a regulated manufacturing environment. Working closely with Quality, Operations, and cross-functional teams, you will help maintain compliance with FDA regulations, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products consistently meet quality and food safety standards.

This opportunity is ideal for a quality professional with experience in the food, dietary supplement, or related manufacturing industries who enjoys driving compliance, improving processes, and collaborating across multiple departments.

What You'll Do:

• Support and maintain site quality systems to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and applicable food safety standards
• Assist with execution and continuous improvement of food safety, food quality, and prerequisite programs
• Help maintain audit readiness and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits
• Monitor quality metrics (KPIs), identify non-conformances, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Conduct root cause investigations and help implement effective corrective actions
• Coordinate product quality reviews, specification reviews, and quality documentation
• Perform plant inspections, process audits, receiving inspections, and record reviews
• Coordinate verification, validation, calibration, and maintenance activities for laboratory equipment
• Support shipment and receiving inspections and maintain accurate quality records
• Train and mentor laboratory technicians on quality procedures and food safety practices
• Provide backup support within the quality laboratory as needed
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to support product launches and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support preparation for customer visits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance within the food, dietary supplement, or related regulated manufacturing industry
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment
• Previous team leadership or training experience preferred
• Experience supporting CAPA programs, internal audits, and quality systems

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of FDA food regulations, including 21 CFR 117 and/or 21 CFR 111
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality management systems
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Experience interpreting technical data and maintaining quality documentation
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and LIMS systems is a plus

Preferred Background:

• Experience within food manufacturing, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, ingredients, or related regulated industries
• Familiarity with GFSI-recognized food safety schemes such as SQF or BRC
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Knowledge of sanitation programs, food safety plans, and quality management systems
• Experience preparing facilities for customer, regulatory, or third-party audits
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or operational excellence methodologies

Additional Details:

• Location: Bridgeton, MO
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay Rate: $2225/hour, depending on experience
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties requiring standing, walking, reaching, and occasional lifting throughout the workday

Take the next step in your quality career with Kelly Science & Clinicalapply today to join a collaborative team committed to food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.