Ketone-IQ · 11 hours ago
Quality Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKetone-IQ is revolutionizing energy solutions with their innovative ketone nutritional superfuel. They are seeking a Quality Specialist to strengthen and scale their quality infrastructure, ensuring compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement processes are maintained as the company expands.
Dietary SupplementsHealth CareNutrition
Responsibilities
Maintains quality database (finished goods specs, ingredient documents, SOPs etc.)
Generation and management of product specifications (finished goods, ingredients, packaging, and non-food products), data, protocols, and/or reports
Develops and improves quality SOPs or other quality documents and/or reports as needed
Supports quality audits and/or floor inspections of comans and ingredient manufacturers as needed
Provides quality evaluation and management of product retains and release of finished goods
Identifies and executes quality continuous improvement initiatives
Provides consultation on complex quality and compliance topics in areas of expertise
Develops and provides training as needed in quality and compliance topics in areas of expertise
Provides Quality oversite of Contract Manufacturers including Investigations, Corrective Actions, Change control, etc
Effectively performs a variety of complex duties, on schedule, with accuracy and competency
Maintains accurate files and records
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline preferred (Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience in Food/Supplement Quality
2–5 years of Quality experience in Food, Beverage, Dietary Supplement, or CPG manufacturing, preferably with exposure to co-manufacturers / external suppliers
Working knowledge of GMPs (21 CFR Part 111 and/or 117), HACCP / preventive controls, sanitation fundamentals, and basic food safety + quality systems
Proven experience managing Quality documentation systems, including: Finished goods / raw material / packaging specifications, SOP creation and maintenance, Document control (versioning, approvals, traceability), COAs, batch records, supplier documentation, training records
Experience supporting or participating in audits (internal + external), including: Audit prep/readiness, Hosting or supporting floor inspections, Responding to audit findings / corrective actions
Demonstrated experience with investigations and corrective actions, such as: Complaints, deviations/nonconformances, CAPAs, Root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone), Driving closure with timelines + documentation
Experience with Change Control and risk-based assessment for product/process changes
Strong ability to hold external partners accountable (CMs, suppliers) and drive follow-up, deadlines, and closure
Strong organizational/project management skills; capable of running multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written communication skills (ability to write clear SOPs, specs, audit responses, escalation emails)
High integrity, strong judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Comfort working in a startup environment with shifting priorities and a “no task too small” mindset
Ability to support sensory evaluations / product retains review (as needed)
Preferred
Prior experience working with contract manufacturers in dietary supplements or functional beverages
Familiarity with NSF, SQF, BRCGS, ISO 22000, or similar standards (even indirectly)
Experience using QMS tools (MasterControl, SafetyChain, TraceGains, Monday, Airtable, etc.)
Experience building or improving Quality programs in a high-growth environment
Company
Ketone-IQ
Ketone-IQ is an energy science company redefining what's possible.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8.22MKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz
2020-11-27Series Unknown· $5.62M
2017-03-15Seed
2015-12-05Seed· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Michael Brandt
CEO & Co-Founder
Geoffrey Woo
Chairman & Co-founder
Recent News
2024-05-20
2024-01-29
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