Associate Technical Evaluator (Remote)

Company Overview

For more than two decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry providing expertise worldwide to navigate the requirements of an ever-growing demand for higher levels of transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability. Our technical and business services include serving clean label, food safety, and sustainability claims through offerings of Non-GMO Project verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, and more. Today, more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on our industry-leading solutions. The FoodChain ID vision encompasses nothing less than assuring the safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, one client and product at a time.

Job Summary

Associate Technical Evaluators are responsible for performing technical document-based reviews of food and other consumer products, generating compliance reports, and communicating with clients regarding their major non-compliance issues.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Technical Evaluation: Conduct low-level reviews to assist in evaluating products, ingredients, facilities, and other items to meet the requirements of assigned Programs for certification and verification services.
• Client Communication: Support communication with clients via phone and email to clarify requirements, address noncompliance issues, provide updates, and assist with evaluation-related questions. Ensure clear, professional, and timely responses.
• Compliance Reporting & Data Management: Help run compliance reports, manage data, and track metrics to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Communicate technical information effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Process Improvement: Work closely with the Manager and Team Leads to identify areas for improvement and contribute to process enhancements. Participate in ongoing learning and development activities.
• Training & Support: Assist in the technical training of new team members and help streamline workflows. Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about process updates and improvements.
• Administrative & Special Projects: Support administrative tasks and assist with special projects as assigned by the Manager.
• Team Culture: Contribute to a positive team environment by fostering open communication and collaboration to achieve shared goals with the Evaluators Team, Technical Services, and FCID.

Essential Competencies and Skills

• Problem-solving and decision making
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions with abstract and concrete variables
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Work independently and efficiently
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office products and web-based applications
• Communication Skills: Exemplary (English) written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in a scientific field, such as:

• Food science
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology

1+ years’ experience in one of the following industries

• Food regulation/certification/policy
• Food manufacturing
• Farming or seed production
• Specialty foods

Equivalent combination of education and experience

FoodChain ID, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Department at hrteam@foodchainid.com.