Overview
Quality Assurance Project Specialist Jobs in Columbus, USA at The Fountain Group
The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is in Columbus, OH 43219. Details for the position are as follows:
Quality Assurance Specialist
Location:
Columbus, OH
Pay Rate: $22–23/hour
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to support ingredient quality and supplier change management activities within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an early-career quality professional with a scientific background who enjoys project coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and driving quality processes from initiation through completion.
The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to assess ingredient-related changes, maintain compliance documentation, and ensure quality standards are upheld throughout the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, review, and manage supplier change notifications through completion
- Coordinate cross-functional assessments to evaluate the quality and compliance impact of supplier changes
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to internal stakeholders
- Support implementation of approved downstream process changes
- Maintain accurate documentation and records to ensure traceability and compliance
- Track multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established timelines
- Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality and change management processes
- Build and maintain professional relationships with external suppliers and business partners
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required in Food Science, Nutrition Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
- 1–3 years of experience in a regulated food, nutrition, manufacturing, quality, or related industry
- Basic understanding of ingredient quality, supplier quality, regulatory requirements, or quality systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Comfortable communicating with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with data reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus but not required
Preferred Backgrounds
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Quality Assurance
- Supplier Quality
- Ingredient Quality
- Food Manufacturing
- Consumer Products Manufacturing
- Nutrition or Food Science
- Regulatory or Compliance Support
- Quality Systems Coordination
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to coordinate across multiple departments
- Comfortable managing projects and following processes through completion
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and collaboration
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Title: Quality Assurance Project Specialist
Company: The Fountain Group
Location: Columbus, USA
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