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 w