Lead Auditor

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides analytical testing services to ensure the safety, authenticity, and compliance of products across various industries. This position involves performing third-party audits according to Eurofins Certification procedures and relevant standards such as BRCGS and SQF.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation/qualification, knowledge, and understanding of federal and state laws pertaining to food safety and various schemes' requirements including, but not limited to, BRC, SQF, GRMA, and FAMI-QS.
• Conduct and implement all components of the audit process, including managing, planning, travel arrangements, execution, and client follow-up.
• Perform witness audits, surveillance audits, and supervision reviews by accreditation officers and other members of Eurofins, as needed.
• Maintain accredited auditor status and achieve additional categories and scheme accreditations, as requested.
• Maintain applicable professional development and training required for audit proficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by Eurofins and its auditing clients.
• Understand and practice Eurofins quality manual, policy, procedures, and SOPs.
• Ensure timeliness, consistency, and accuracy in all audits and audit reports, meet or exceed 3rd party auditor and scheme KPI's.
• Attend annual informational meetings and calibration meetings.
• Applies good practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular punctuality.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in food-related or bioscience disciplines required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Completed a recognized HACCP Training with a certificate issued (16 hours, 2 days).
• Passed a recognized Lead Auditor Training (40 hours, 5 days).
• Knowledge of GFSI, BRC, SQF, GRMA, or FAMI-QS Auditing.
• Self-motivated, strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.

Skills

• Strong background and knowledge of technical applications of the standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills.
• Effectively reacts in stressful situations and makes clear, well-founded decisions regarding conformity during the audit.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects while delivering results on time.
• Comfortable planning and executing travel schedules.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Additional Information

• Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed.
• Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.