QA Specialist (Bilingual in Mandarin Required) at SynearFoodsUSALLC

Formulation Management & Documentation • Manage and maintain accurate product formulations, recipes, and ingredient databases. • Ensure formulation data, reports, and records are strictly controlled, confidential, and securely stored. • Assist with Bill of Materials (BOM) creation, maintenance, and cost calculations. • Support product cost accounting and formulation-related data analysis. • Assist in troubleshooting formulation-related issues during production to minimize downtime. Labeling & Regulatory Compliance • Create, review, and update ingredient statements, nutrition facts, allergen declarations, cooking instructions, and regulatory information in compliance with FDA, USDA, CFR, and applicable regulations. • Prepare and maintain product specifications, SOPs, and regulatory documentation for internal use and customer requests. • Conduct research on applicable food laws and regulations under the direction of the R&D Manager. • Stay current with updates to food labeling, formulation, and regulatory requirements. • Respond to regulatory-related questions from internal teams and customers as needed. R&D & Cross-Functional Support • Assist QA with writing and updating product specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Support testing data analysis, sensory evaluations, and competitive product reviews. • Prepare minor ingredients and assist with benchtop trials and plant trials. • Monitor and spot-check production processes to ensure adherence to R&D standards. • Coordinate with Production, QA, Maintenance, and other departments during trials and scale-ups. • Maintain a clean, organized R&D test kitchen and workstations; order supplies as needed. • Address food quality questions or concerns and escalate to management when necessary. Additional Responsibilities • Assist with R&D paperwork, compliance tracking, and internal documentation management. • Support internal and external audits as needed. • Perform other R&D-related duties as assigned