About the role
Job Description NSF is seeking to add a Technical Reviewer to its growing team that will focus on performing reviews of certification documentation (customer application, system plans, product profile forms, inspection and test reports etc.) against established standards and internal policies/guidelines to determine certification compliance. You will also be responsible for contacting clients to review findings and outstanding issues and provide technical support by clarifying any technical and regulatory requirements and issues as needed. We are open to candidates located in the US, Canada or Mexico. Candidates located in Mexico must be bilingual (English & Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Performs reviews of certification documentation (customer application, system plans, product profile forms, inspection and test reports etc.) against established standards and internal policies/guidelines to determine certification compliance
- Review materials (crop and livestock production inputs, product ingredients, processing aids, etc.) to determine compliance with organic standards including classification of materials as agricultural, non-synthetic and synthetic
- Determines required compliance testing and evaluation; documents testing results as required for certification or registration services
- Serve as mentor/trainer and provide technical support for Account Managers to improve technical understanding, competency, and application of regulations, policies and procedures
- Contact clients to review findings and outstanding issues and provide technical support by clarifying any technical and regulatory requirements and issues as needed
- Create certificates, non-compliance letters, product summaries, and other certification documents as directed to allow compliant clients to proceed through the certification cycle or to identify issues in need of adverse action via Quality
- Evaluate performance of organic inspectors and provide feedback to the administrative/inspection team and Sr. Review Team
- Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with development and/or updating SOPs and/or client forms to maintain efficient workflow for inspection and review department as needed
- Represent QAI at industry events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
- Conduct audits/inspections or certification decisions as assigned
- Support new business development efforts through program, quality system, and certification documentation development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience of 2-5 years as an organic certification reviewer or equivalent
- Working knowledge and experience of USDA National Organic Program (NOP) or other International organic standards and regulations (Mexico LPO, Canada COR, European Union, CARTV, etc.) and familiarity with applying organic certification procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to clearly communicate complex and technical concepts
- Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: conventional crop, livestock, processing, or handling procedures and methods
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated project and time management skills
- Ability to travel occasionally for meetings and events
- Candidates that are located in Mexico must be bilingual (English & Spanish)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, animal science or a related area of science
- Experience in organic products regulatory compliance
- Successful completion if IOIA training program or equivalent and/or IOIA accreditation/advanced training
- Scientific background
- Process improvement experience
Salary Range: $64,000 - 83,000
The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, 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 associated with the location at which 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.
About NSF
Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting and improving human health and the environment on a global scale. NSF is an independent organization that facilitates standards development, product certification, testing, auditing, education and risk management for public health and the environment. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers alike look to NSF for the development of public health standards and certification that help protect the world’s food, water, health and consumer products.
Widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences, NSF is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment. NSF operates more than 320,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space and serves 40,000 clients in 110 countries. Its 3,000 team members include microbiologists, toxicologists, chemists, engineers, and environmental and public health professionals.
Visit us at www.nsf.org.
About the role
Job Description NSF is seeking to add a Technical Reviewer to its growing team that will focus on performing reviews of certification documentation (customer application, system plans, product profile forms, inspection and test reports etc.) against established standards and internal policies/guidelines to determine certification compliance. You will also be responsible for contacting clients to review findings and outstanding issues and provide technical support by clarifying any technical and regulatory requirements and issues as needed. We are open to candidates located in the US, Canada or Mexico. Candidates located in Mexico must be bilingual (English & Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Performs reviews of certification documentation (customer application, system plans, product profile forms, inspection and test reports etc.) against established standards and internal policies/guidelines to determine certification compliance
- Review materials (crop and livestock production inputs, product ingredients, processing aids, etc.) to determine compliance with organic standards including classification of materials as agricultural, non-synthetic and synthetic
- Determines required compliance testing and evaluation; documents testing results as required for certification or registration services
- Serve as mentor/trainer and provide technical support for Account Managers to improve technical understanding, competency, and application of regulations, policies and procedures
- Contact clients to review findings and outstanding issues and provide technical support by clarifying any technical and regulatory requirements and issues as needed
- Create certificates, non-compliance letters, product summaries, and other certification documents as directed to allow compliant clients to proceed through the certification cycle or to identify issues in need of adverse action via Quality
- Evaluate performance of organic inspectors and provide feedback to the administrative/inspection team and Sr. Review Team
- Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with development and/or updating SOPs and/or client forms to maintain efficient workflow for inspection and review department as needed
- Represent QAI at industry events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
- Conduct audits/inspections or certification decisions as assigned
- Support new business development efforts through program, quality system, and certification documentation development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience of 2-5 years as an organic certification reviewer or equivalent
- Working knowledge and experience of USDA National Organic Program (NOP) or other International organic standards and regulations (Mexico LPO, Canada COR, European Union, CARTV, etc.) and familiarity with applying organic certification procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to clearly communicate complex and technical concepts
- Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: conventional crop, livestock, processing, or handling procedures and methods
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated project and time management skills
- Ability to travel occasionally for meetings and events
- Candidates that are located in Mexico must be bilingual (English & Spanish)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, animal science or a related area of science
- Experience in organic products regulatory compliance
- Successful completion if IOIA training program or equivalent and/or IOIA accreditation/advanced training
- Scientific background
- Process improvement experience
Salary Range: $64,000 - 83,000
The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, 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 associated with the location at which 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.
About NSF
Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting and improving human health and the environment on a global scale. NSF is an independent organization that facilitates standards development, product certification, testing, auditing, education and risk management for public health and the environment. Manufacturers, regulators and consumers alike look to NSF for the development of public health standards and certification that help protect the world’s food, water, health and consumer products.
Widely recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in the health and environmental sciences, NSF is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment. NSF operates more than 320,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory space and serves 40,000 clients in 110 countries. Its 3,000 team members include microbiologists, toxicologists, chemists, engineers, and environmental and public health professionals.
Visit us at www.nsf.org.