Director of Quality Control & Quality Assurance

Death is our only foe.

Blueprint was founded by Bryan Johnson, who has the world’s best comprehensive biomarkers. He is quantitatively the healthiest person on the planet.

Blueprint is methodically built on science. Bryan freely shares his protocol, learnings and data with everyone to use. Blueprint has also developed a family of nutritional products to make the benefits of the Blueprint protocol affordable and available to all.

We’re a small, tightknit team working to clean up the global food supply, provide healthy food to everyone, and build Don’t Die into the most influential ideology in the world. We move quickly, work efficiently, and enjoy an environment defined by competence

Blueprint is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Control & Quality Assurance Director to ensure the highest standards of quality across our supply chain, production, and finished goods. This role will play a critical part in maintaining product integrity, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction by managing quality processes for ingredients, packaging, and production.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities:

• Vendor Quality Review & Approval  
• Conduct vendor quality audits to assess and approve new and existing suppliers.  
• Collaborate with vendors to establish and maintain quality standards for raw materials and packaging.  
• Maintain a vendor quality scorecard to track performance and compliance.  
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of laboratory methodologies and subsequently implement all required corrective actions.
• Supply Chain Quality Management  
• Review and approve ingredient and packaging specifications to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.  
• Conduct testing and Certificate of Analysis (COA) reviews for raw materials and packaging components to verify quality and safety.  
• Collaborate with vendors to address and resolve quality concerns, ensuring all suppliers meet Blueprint’s quality standards.  
• Production Quality Oversight  
• Monitor and address production quality issues, working with manufacturing teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.  
• Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve production-related quality concerns and prevent recurrence.  
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other applicable regulations during production processes.  
• Finished Goods Quality Assurance  
• Develop, review, and approve finished goods specifications, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee finished goods testing and inspection processes to confirm product quality before distribution.
• Analyze quality data and trends to continuously improve finished goods quality.
• Oversee and manage the entire label review and approval process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement labeling strategies.
• Reviewing and approving label content for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
• Managing the label approval process, including obtaining necessary approvals from regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining label documentation and records.
• Resolving label-related issues and discrepancies.
• Staying up-to-date on labeling regulations and guidelines.
• Documentation & Reporting  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of testing results, COAs, and quality audits.  
• Generate and present detailed quality reports to management on a regular basis.  
• Ensure all quality processes and documentation comply with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, etc.).  
• Cost Saving 
• Implement cost-saving measures, including identifying and implementing lab testing, production, and formulation efficiencies.

Education & Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.  
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance, preferably in the CPG or eCommerce industry.  
• Experience with supply chain quality management and production quality assurance is highly desirable.  

Skills & Competencies:  

• Strong understanding of quality standards, regulatory requirements, and GMPs.  
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other technical documents.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage CAPA processes effectively.  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with internal teams and external vendors.  
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards.  

Technical Skills:  

• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), label review (FileStage) and tools.  
• Proficiency in Google Suite and data analysis tools.  
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus.  

Benefits

Salary: $130-150k