Job type: Part-time, 14-month maternity leave coverage, contractor position

Start date: May 1, 2026

Location: Remote. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to work during Pacific Time business hours.

Hours: Part-time, 20 to 25 hours a week

Wage range: $35/hr - $45/hr

Overview

As part of the Real Mushrooms team, you will help ensure regulatory compliance for dietary supplements, food products, and pet supplements in alignment with Health Canada, FDA (21 CFR 111), and NASC standards. Working closely with Nammex's quality assurance team, you will ensure that Real Mushrooms’ high standards of quality and transparency are consistently maintained.

This role will report directly to the Lab Director and is best suited for QA professionals who can independently manage regulatory compliance responsibilities with minimal onboarding.

Role Summary

This role focuses on reviewing production documentation, supporting product release activities, and maintaining quality systems required for cGMP and Health Canada compliance.

Working remotely with the operations team, co-manufacturers, and Nammex’s quality team, you will help ensure that all Real Mushrooms products meet the company’s high standards for quality, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Real Mushrooms works with contract manufacturers producing dietary supplements under FDA 21 CFR 111 and Health Canada Natural Health Product regulations

About Real Mushrooms

Real Mushrooms is a pioneering brand dedicated to providing high-quality, pure mushroom extracts that are grounded in transparency, scientific rigor, and natural wellness. As a leading name in the functional mushroom space, we focus on upholding rigorous quality and purity standards across all products.

Our commitment to quality is unwavering, supported by Nammex, our parent company, which has set the standard in the mushroom industry for over 40 years.

Joining Real Mushrooms means you will be part of an innovative, collaborative team passionate about promoting health through the power of mushrooms, backed by science and sustainable practices. Here, you’ll play an essential role in maintaining the standards that set Real Mushrooms apart: transparency, quality, and dedication to both customer and industry trust.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards in accordance with FDA 21 CFR 111 dietary supplement cGMP regulations and applicable Health Canada requirements
• Review Batch Production Records (BPRs), raw material documentation, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to support finished goods release
• Communicate with co-manufacturers and internal teams to review raw material documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain QA documentation and records supporting cGMP compliance
• Review product labels to ensure compliance with Canadian (NHPD), U.S. (FDA), and U.K. regulatory requirements
• Document deviations, non-conformances, and out-of-specification (OOS) results, and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented
• Collaborate on maintaining NNHPD Natural Product Licenses (NPNs) with Health Canada, including renewals, amendments, and audits.
• Assist with supplier qualification and documentation review for raw material compliance
• Participate in internal audits, support regulatory inspections, and assist with maintaining NASC certification
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Quality Assurance, cGMPs, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance in the pharmaceutical or dietary supplements industry
• Experience reviewing Batch Production Records (BPRs), Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and supporting finished product release.
• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 111, USP, and NHPD compliance
• This role requires a self-directed professional capable of managing QA responsibilities independently in a remote environment
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication skills
• Skilled in digital collaboration tools (Slack, Asana, Google Apps, etc.)

Required Experience for This Role

Candidates should already have hands-on experience with several of the following:

• Reviewing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and supporting finished product release
• Evaluating Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and raw material documentation
• Working within FDA 21 CFR 111 cGMP regulations for dietary supplements
• Managing deviations, OOS investigations, and CAPA documentation
• Reviewing label compliance for regulated consumer products (dietary supplements, food, or natural health products)

Applicants without prior experience in dietary supplement, natural health product, or pharmaceutical quality assurance environments may not be suitable for this role.

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