Quality Assurance Associate (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Hamburg

Your mission

Drive the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of quality, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Serve as a cross-functional liaison to align and support company-wide quality initiatives.
Proactively identify and assess quality risks, manage incidents and customer complaints independently, and propose effective, preventative solutions.
Create and maintain HACCP plans for both existing and newly introduced products and processes.
Oversee and optimize microbiological design standards within the production environment.
Ensure accurate management of quality documentation and certifications throughout a complex, multi-tiered supply chain.
Conduct internal audits and support external inspections, ensuring timely implementation and follow-up of corrective actions.
Supervise the sampling and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and final goods to ensure compliance and quality.
Operate and maintain quality control laboratory equipment to support testing and verification processes.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to uphold compliance standards and foster continuous improvement.
Familiarity with HACCP prerequisites, including allergen control, hold and release procedures, and supplier quality management, is highly desirable.

Your profile

Degree in food technology, QM, biotechnology/biology/biochemistry/biochemical engineering or equivalent
+2 years of experience in an analytic laboratory and/or in a manufacturing environment, preferred in food industry
Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and Food Defense principles is desirable, while experience with ISO 22000 or IFS is considered an advantage.
Knowledge on HACCP prerequisites (Allergen management, hold management, supplier management) is an advantage
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and detailed information
Previous experience in routine analytics (e.g. HPLC, UV-Vis, GC-MS, LC-MS, Plate count, etc.), mycology as a bonus
Great self-organizational skills – you can multitask and are energized by working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and influence technical direction given previous working experience, professional background
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Business-fluent English and a minimum of conversational German required

Our Benefits:

Work for one of the global innovation leaders in the food industry
Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team from more than 25 different countries
A fast growing company with exceptional opportunities for personal development
Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
Flexible working hours with entitled Home Office days in an innovative and agile working environment
Gym Membership, language classes or an attractive alternative from our benefit program
Great team events such as “Demo Day”, cultural celebrations and food tastings
Drinks, cereal bar and fresh fruit at the office, our home products tasting session for new employees
Lastly, join us in the journey as we change the food system as we know it!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ready to disrupt the food system with us?

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About us

At Infinite Roots® (formerly Mushlabs), we imagine a world where every meal supports both people and planet.
Based in Hamburg, we’re a biotech company unlocking the potential of mushrooms, using both mycelium and fruiting body, to create an entirely new category of food that is sustainable, scalable, and exceptionally delicious.
Our diverse team includes more than 70 people from over 25 nationalities. We bring together scientists, industry experts, and innovators, all united by one mission: to transform the global food system through cutting-edge biotechnology and bold thinking.

Join us to shape the future of food!

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