Quality Assurance Associate

Vow is a cultured meat company on a mission to feed billions and create food that’s good for your tastebuds, your health and your planet. We’re bringing together cutting edge innovations in science, engineering, culinary and design to create new meats that meat lovers can choose selfishly because it’s nutritious and delicious, and we’re doing so in a sustainable way. Want to join us? We’re on the search The Role + Quality at Vow isn’t just a function, it’s a foundation. We’re building products that push boundaries, and we’re doing it in a way that’s safe, consistent and trusted across industries. That means not just hitting today's compliance standards, but setting new ones as we launch into new categories. As a Quality Assurance Associate , you’ll work across the business to ensure our Quality systems, food safety and compliance activities scale with us. You’ll execute and maintain documentation, support new product launches, execute testing, support product disposition and release processes, support audits and work closely with teams across Vow to help shape & improve quality frameworks across business verticals. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves systems, knows quality, and wants to grow their impact as we scale and expand. Experience in quality systems, documentation & compliance in a regulated or manufacturing environment (HACCP, GMP, ISO frameworks and/or exposure to quality systems in food, biotech, medtech or life sciences). Experience in food safety systems or a strong willingness to learn about food safety frameworks/systems Some experience coordinating or performing testing and release activities (e.g. product, material, or environmental testing) Excellent attention to detail Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to take a pragmatic, risk-based approach to quality, balancing trade-offs while ensuring safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose outcomes. (Bonus) Exposure to laboratory work & aseptic techniques. Maintain and execute quality systems and compliance frameworks Uphold and evolve Vow’s Quality Management System (QMS), HACCP documentation, and compliance processes across key business areas. Support external audits by ensuring accurate, inspection-ready processes and systems. Maintain traceability and compliance for product disposition and release across business areas, including interpreting test results and communicating test outcomes. Support exciting new product launches and regulatory readiness Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, product development, R&D and commercial teams to deliver fit-for-purpose testing and compliance strategies for exciting new products across key business areas. Evaluate quality and compliance risks to inform decision-making and support balanced, pragmatic trade-offs during product development and launches. Perform product testing and risk assessments to support product launches and regulatory submissions. Identify and manage emerging quality and compliance risks Monitor for emerging quality, safety or compliance hazards across business areas & key activities. Support maintenance of non-conformance reports & implementation of corrective and preventive controls to mitigate risks within established frameworks. Understand Vow’s existing quality system and compliance requirements inside and out Be fully owning documentation, traceability and release workflows for at least one business vertical Contribute to designing & executing product testing for novel product launches Contribute to maintaining testing & compliance activities for HACCP framework Within 6 months, you will: Proactively identify and implement improvements to our quality & compliance systems Lead quality support for product launches or cross-functional projects, including product testing, documentation, and risk assessment activities. Build strong cross-functional relationships with teams across manufacturing, product development, R&D and commercial Actively contribute to the maintenance of a strong food safety culture at Vow Within 12 months, you will: Be driving quality and compliance frameworks for new categories Play a key role in helping Vow maintain certifications and compliance frameworks across existing and new business areas Be a trusted go-to for all things compliance & product release across the company - trusted to balance risk, practicality and quality. A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are. Learn from the best Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades ofindustry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible. Cutting-edge technology We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup tocultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be. Backed by the best We can make a real impact thanks to our investorsBlackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC. Everyone is an owner In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’owns equity in the companyso we can all benefit from our hard work and future success. Paid parental leave For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver. We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets. Unlimited personal leave We understand life is hard sometimes. Emergencies happen, kids get sick, medical complications make it hard to be our best selves. Whatever the case, when faced with truly difficult situations, we don't want you to worry about work. Which is why Vow has an unlimited personal leave policy. We'll keep the lights on while you take care of yourself. Flexible working hours and location We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it. Converted warehouse 'campus' Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine. Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess. Human and dog friendly office An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs. A variety of social clubs It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other. #J-18808-Ljbffr