Quality Control Officer – Food Technologist

About the role

The Organic Valley is seeking a Quality Control Officer (Food Technologist) to ensure the safety and quality of raw herbs and spices throughout the production chain in Kailali, Nepal. You will work closely with production teams to uphold organic integrity and meet international food‑safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quality testing on raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished goods (moisture, foreign matter, slice and particle checks).
• Oversee grading, cleaning, slicing, drying, and packaging processes.
• Ensure daily compliance with GMP, GHP, HACCP, ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Support development and implementation of SOPs while maintaining organic integrity.
• Conduct pre‑release checks for each lot before storage and dispatch.
• Maintain QC records and documentation for internal and third‑party audits.
• Monitor equipment hygiene, cleaning, handling, and provide training on food‑safety procedures.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of routine quality and food‑safety testing, not limited to spot checks.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GHP, HACCP and ISO food‑safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate with production teams on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Willingness to learn about organic production, processing and export requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate record‑keeping.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• GMP
• GHP
• HACCP
• ISO 22000
• FSSC 22000