Your Impact: Conduct FDA-focused mock inspections to assess facility readiness, identify compliance gaps, and deliver explicit, actionable reports that meet Registrar Corp quality standards. This is an as-needed contractor role requiring travel to client facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- FDA-Focused Mock Inspections:
- Conduct on-site mock inspections using an approach aligned with U.S. FDA inspection practices and applicable food safety requirements.
- Evaluate facility conditions, manufacturing practices, sanitation, records, and food safety systems for inspection readiness.

- Audit Planning and Execution:
- Review relevant facility and product information before each engagement and conduct opening, inspection, and closing activities professionally and efficiently.
- Use sound auditing techniques to gather objective evidence, interview facility personnel, review records, and document observations.

- Reporting and Quality Standards:
- Prepare timely, clear, accurate, and well-supported mock inspection reports that identify deficiencies, risks, and practical opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure all reports, supporting notes, and deliverables adhere to Registrar Corps established templates, procedures, and quality standards.
- Address quality-review feedback and complete required revisions within assigned time frames.

- Client Communication:
- Communicate observations professionally and objectively while maintaining confidentiality and a client-service focus.
- Explain applicable FDA expectations and general improvement considerations without providing legal advice or guaranteeing an inspection outcome.

- Regulatory Expertise:
- Maintain current knowledge of FDA regulations,



current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Food Safety Plan requirements, and relevant industry best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of FDA food facility inspection practices, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), FSMA requirements, Seafood HACCP, and Food Safety Plan development and implementation is preferred. Limited training support is available.
- Demonstrated auditing experience in food manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding facilities.
- Ability to evaluate food safety systems, facility conditions, records, sanitation programs, preventive controls, and corrective actions using objective evidence.
- Excellent observation, interviewing, critical-thinking, technical writing, and attention-to-detail skills, including the ability to produce accurate, consistent, client-ready reports that meet Registrar Corp standards.
- Professional and respectful interaction with clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong English speaking, reading, and writing skills, with the ability to conduct interviews, review records, prepare clear audit reports, explain observations, and communicate professionally with clients.
- Ability to work independently, manage assignments efficiently,



meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Education/Experience Requirements:

- Bachelors degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- At least 3 years of relevant food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, or food manufacturing experience, including direct auditing experience.
- PCQI training and recognized food safety auditor credentials are preferred.
- Experience developing, implementing, or reviewing Food Safety Plans is preferred.

Contractor Engagement and Travel Requirements:

- This is an independent contractor opportunity with assignments offered on an as-needed basis according to client demand, location, auditor qualifications, and availability. No minimum number of assignments or hours is guaranteed.
- Travel to client facilities is required and may include regional, domestic, and occasional international travel. Candidates must be able to accommodate variable schedules and multi-day assignments.
- The contractor must be able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and meet assignment deadlines.
- Specific terms related to compensation, travel arrangements, reimbursable expenses, insurance, and other contractor requirements will be reviewed with selected candidates during the contractor agreement phase.

About Us: Registrar Corp is dedicated to enhancing consumer health and safety by providing compliance software and services to over 30,000 companies in the food, cosmetic, medical device, and drug industries across 180+ countries.

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