Quality Assurance Specialist II - Ingredients

Prinova US•Hanover Park, IL

3d•$27 - $32

About The Position

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. The Quality Assurance Specialist II is a key contributor to the Ingredients team, supporting both existing and emerging product portfolios with a strong focus on the sports and lifestyle nutrition market. The Quality Assurance Specialist II partners closely with cross‑functional teams, including Quality, Regulatory, Product Management, and Warehouse Operations, to enable the efficient introduction, management, and commercialization of innovative ingredient solutions. They will also support QA functions in the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years of industry experience
Associate or bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or chemistry, or a related field, with 2 years of experience preferred
Knowledge of FSMA, the food industry, dietary supplements, GFSI, and HACCP
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
Work environment is normally in an office setting.
Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

Responsibilities

Process work orders and manage ingredient-related documentation.
Sample materials and coordinate third-party testing for quality validation.
Conduct sensory analysis to evaluate ingredient performance.
Manage quality processes with third-party vendors and contract manufacturers.
Review product labels for accuracy and compliance.
Create and maintain regulatory and quality documentation for assigned ingredients.
Develop specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) using LIMS.
Manage material release and hold processes.
Investigate and resolve out-of-specification issues.
Support the Product Manager with documentation for new and existing materials.
Complete site-specific food safety questionnaires
Complete risk assessments on ingredients
Maintain and apply for certifications related to specified ingredients.
Assist in developing workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Monitor Quality programs.
Update existing SOP’s if required.
Set up new product codes in relevant systems.
Collaborate and support Food Safety Audits of our facility and systems.
Complete internal audits as required.
Review product documentation to ensure it adheres to specific standards.
Other duties as assigned.