Food Safety & Quality Specialist

By growing meat directly from animal cells we're making future-friendly, real meat that makes you and the world smile. We stand for all of the good, and none of the bad. UPSIDE Foods is making our favorite food a force for good.

 

 

 

 

 

• Aid in the implementation, execution, and enforcement of food safety and quality systems that will be a critical pillar of manufacturing cell-cultured meat and an example for this new way of making food. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Performing supporting tasks for the overall execution of the plant food safety and quality systems, such as
• Document control and revisions
• Production record review
• Supplier documentation collection and review
• Facility inspections and internal audits to ensure compliance with company food safety policies
• Environmental monitoring and corrective action support, where applicable
• External audit support, including FDA, USDA, and local regulatory agencies
• Non-conformance and complaint investigation and CAPA 
• Software implementation support as needed
• Supporting the Quality Assurance plant lab team as needed for sample collection and analysis, operational inspections, sanitation verifications, calibration, and other duties as needed. 
• Acts as a point person on behalf of the department for quality and day-to-day food safety issues at the plant.
• Uphold, along with the Sr. Leadership, a strong culture and commitment to Quality and Food Safety throughout the UPSIDE Foods organization.
• Must be able to carry up to 45 pounds. Must be able to sit or stand up for long periods of time while monitoring operations and performing daily tasks. Must be able to don Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, gloves, footwear, lab coats or coveralls) on a daily basis, as well as hearing and dust protection as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (food science, food manufacturing, biology, etc.) preferred, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years experience in food manufacturing within the food safety and quality department preferred
• Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and a keen eye for detail
• Experience implementing GFSI programs preferred, including: Supplier Management, Sanitation/Pre-OP, Internal & External Auditing, CAPA/Root Cause Analysis, Document Control, Crisis Management, Customer Complaints, Environmental Monitoring, Food Defense, Food Fraud and Allergen Management
• PCQI and/or HACCP certification preferred, but willing to train after hire
• Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) preferred, ability to learn new software platforms quickly required
• A collaborative nature that works well independently and with others
• A willingness to work with teammates to build a healthy professional environment to produce delicious, safe meat products

• This role will work with employees across the manufacturing organization to ensure that food safety standards are continuously met, including bioprocessing, food production, engineering, facilities, and office team members. 

• Get familiarized with new methods for food production and how to incorporate food safety and quality in every process step.
• Aid in the development and implementation of new food safety programs at UPSIDE Foods’ production facilities.

 

• Stock options for all full-time incoming team members!
• 90-100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for team members (medical [including HSA and FSA], dental, and vision)
• Pet insurance for your furry family members!
• Unlimited PTO
• Company-sponsored learning & development opportunities