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FSQA Testing Specialist at Carrie Rikon & Associates | LAYIQ

· Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support and enhance company testing strategies and objectives.
· Initiate, receive, interpret, and communicate testing results, defining clear next steps for both internal and external stakeholders.
· Support the procurement, analysis, and final evaluation of product quality to ensure specification alignment and regulatory compliance.
· Manage communication with third‑party laboratories, inspection agencies, and internal stakeholders regarding result interpretation, comparisons, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and next steps.
· Partner with buying teams to conduct internal product evaluations and support post‑RFP (Request for Proposal) testing processes.
· Develop and implement training tools, data collection systems, and processes to support national testing programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Expectations: · Demonstrate technical knowledge of food and non‑food product testing methodologies (preferred).
· Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to timely completion.
· Handle a high volume of testing reports while improving compliance verification, monitoring processes, and internal escalation procedures.
· Support and contribute to key performance metrics and departmental goals.
· Maintain strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
Experience & Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field.
· 2+ years of experience in food safety, quality control, or import operations (preferred).
· Working knowledge of HACCP, product control, and general food safety requirements.
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
· Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across buying (procurement), accounts payable, logistics, branch teams, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

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