Documentation Specialist

Documentation Specialist (Quality Assurance)Food/Beverage/Dietary Supplement Industry El Segundo, CA (Hybrid - Tuesday & Thursday Onsite) 3-Month Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage) $30-$35/hr A leading company in the food/beverage/dietary supplement space is seeking a Documentation Specialist to support its Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs team during a maternity leave coverage. This is a 3-month contract opportunity. The role is hybrid, working onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays. Position OverviewThe Documentation Specialist will support Quality and Regulatory documentation processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely maintenance of finished goods and raw material records. This role will work closely with suppliers, co-packers, and internal cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food, beverage, or dietary supplement industry and a working understanding of regulatory frameworks and quality systems. Key Responsibilities:Maintain and manage Quality and Regulatory documentation across the supply chainReview, draft, and publish documents, including: Certificates of Analysis (COAs)Certificates of ConformanceAudit certificatesSpecification sheetsSupplier qualification documentationEnsure documentation databases are accurate, current, and within validity timelinesUpload and maintain records in SharePoint and ERP systemsSupport document control and change control processesAssist in developing and updating SOPs, work instructions, and formsCollaborate with Operations and Sales teams to provide documentation as neededSupport new product innovation documentation requirementsQualifications2+ years of QA/Regulatory experience within food, beverage, or dietary supplement manufacturingBachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, or related scientific field strongly preferredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word (Excel skills are critical)Experience working within ERP systems and SharePointUnderstanding of GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and FDA regulations preferredStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage heavy documentation workflows with accuracy