Humetis Group

Job Title: R&D Quality & Food Safety Specialist
Location: On-site | Albany, GA 31707
Duration: 12 Months (Potential for Extension)
Shift: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are seeking a detail-oriented R&D Quality & Food Safety Specialist to support key programs and initiatives related to microbiological verification, food safety, and quality assurance. This role will contribute to maintaining compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement in product safety and quality.

• Support microbiological verification, environmental monitoring, mycotoxin testing, allergen management, and other food safety programs.

• Conduct root cause analysis for food safety incidents and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.

• Translate external food safety requirements (e.g., regulatory or customer-driven) into actionable site procedures and best practices.

• Assist with the Sensory Program, including resampling, sensory panel coordination, sample collection, and product specification verification.

• Scan and organize documentation for inbound verification and record-keeping activities.

• Provide technical support for Value Stream initiatives, including new equipment installations and process changes.

• Help reduce change management incidents by building operational capability in risk assessment.

• Support implementation and compliance with Global Food Safety Standards.

• Perform general departmental support, including document review, document creation, and administrative duties.

• 2–5 years of experience in Quality, Food Safety, Product Development, or a Quality/Process Lab setting.

• Degree preferred but not required in fields such as Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Packaging Science, Physics, or Public Health.

• Must have: Experience or exposure in Food Safety/Production, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams.

• Preferred: Experience with HACCP, Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP), or microbiological testing.

• Ideal candidate has prior manufacturing experience or a strong foundation in food safety; this role is not suitable for those undergoing a career transition without relevant background.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for root cause investigation.