Quality NIR Specialist

Responsibilities

• Execute the NIR program—including control charting, documentation, bias evaluation, and equipment maintenance—to ensure strict compliance for internal and external audits.
• Collect data for NIR calibration development and support the validation of rapid analytical methods to optimize manufacturing consistency.
• Troubleshoot issues related to NIR processes and programs while providing analytical lab support to meet shifting business needs.
• Write CAPAs and deviations for out-of-specification finished products and raw materials, leading NIR projects and hold resolutions.
• Implement and monitor SOPs in compliance with CP Standards, and train manufacturing staff on developed methods and instrument utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of experience in an analytical laboratory within the food, consumer product, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience with general analytical laboratory practices, instrumentation, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in calibration development using analytical instrumentation software and method development in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in NIR operation software (e.g., ISIScan, ISINova, Mosaic) or comparable laboratory software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of Statistics and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
• Proven ability to make decisions under pressure, build cross-functional relationships across Quality and Product Supply, and apply strong problem-solving skills.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $52,800.00 - $80,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.