Role: Associate Document Control
Job Location: Dale City, VA
Position Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Shift: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Note: Onsite Interview
Summary
This position is key in maintaining the Quality System documentation in a regulated manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will work cross-functionally to ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory standards, including cGMP, FDA, SQF, HACCP, and FQP guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, revise, and maintain Quality System documentation using technical writing best practices (formatting, numbering, version control)
- Issue batch records accurately and promptly to the Production and Packaging departments
- Review completed batch records to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
- Prepare documentation and provide support during customer audits and third-party certifications
- Manage routing, review, and approval of controlled documents, deviations, and change controls
- Conduct internal audits to assess compliance and document all findings and non-conformances
- Track, document, and assist with the implementation and verification of CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
- Collaborate in cross-functional meetings for New Product Introductions (NPIs) and Change Control processes
- Maintain updated records, specifications, and documents in coordination with Production, Packaging, R&D, and other departments
- Enter and track quality data using computerized systems to ensure traceability and performance monitoring
- Ensure ongoing compliance with SQF, HACCP, and FQP programs
- Support adherence to FDA regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Participate in training and development activities to support continuous improvement
- Assist in ensuring the identity, purity, strength, and quality of all manufactured dietary supplement products
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Quality Management team
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (required for business and safety purposes)
- Knowledge of GMP and Quality Systems
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Test Methods
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams