ISO 17025 Quality Specialist / Quality Coordinator

Company Description Etna Food Safety is a consultancy and food testing laboratory dedicated to helping food and beverage businesses advance in food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs. The organization applies leading scientific methods and proven management systems to strengthen compliance and reduce operational and regulatory risk. Clients typically benefit through hazard and loss avoidance, reduced downtime awaiting regulatory or customer approvals, and more confident go-to-market decisions. Etna also provides knowledge and information services in food safety, quality, technology, and regulation to support thought-leading content development and successful litigation outcomes. Team members work in a science-driven environment focused on measurable impact for clients and continuous improvement in food safety practices.Role Description The ISO 17025 Quality Specialist / Quality Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Jacksonville, FL, responsible for supporting and maintaining the laboratory’s ISO 17025 quality management system. The role includes coordinating internal audits, monitoring corrective and preventive actions, maintaining quality documentation, and ensuring adherence to established standard operating procedures. Daily responsibilities involve reviewing test records for accuracy and completeness, supporting method validation and verification activities, and assisting with staff training on quality and compliance requirements. The specialist collaborates with laboratory, regulatory, and management teams to address nonconformities, prepare for accreditation assessments, and drive continuous improvement in testing processes and data integrity. The position also contributes to risk assessments, quality metrics reporting, and the development of policies that align with industry and regulatory standards.QualificationsDemonstrated experience with ISO 17025 or similar laboratory accreditation standards, including managing quality documentation and compliance activities.Strong knowledge of laboratory quality control principles, method validation, and data integrity practices in a testing or analytical environment.Ability to plan and conduct internal audits, manage corrective and preventive actions, and support root-cause analysis.Proficiency in maintaining organized records, using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and working with standard operating procedures.Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with technical teams and preparing clear quality reports and documentation.Experience in food microbiology and chemistry testing, food safety, or related scientific disciplines is highly beneficial.Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (e.g., Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology) or equivalent relevant experience.Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to food safety and quality (such as FDA, USDA, or HACCP principles) is an advantage.