Who We Are
Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are
We are looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Technician to join our state-of-the-art freeze-drying facility in Allentown, PA! In this role the QA Technician is responsible for ensuring in-process materials and finished products meet established food safety and quality standards. This job requires strong communication, attention to detail, analytical analysis, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills to support site objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Prioritize individual safety, product quality, and food safety and report any behavior or occurrence that may impact these
- Audit process and perform testing to ensure products are meeting specifications and place material on hold which do not meet quality or food safety standards
- Perform environmental swabbing and pathogen testing, prepares samples for outside lab, ensures accurate records and archiving of all testing
- Ensure that GMPs and Sanitation standards are followed
- Verify GMPs, Sanitation, HACCP activities are followed through records review and direct observation
- Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment used in the evaluation of production quality
- Identify opportunities for process or product improvement and participates in problem solving efforts
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Must Have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience running lab equipment and performing tests
- Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Nice to Have
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Science related field
- 3+ years of experience in food production in USDA or FDA regulated facility preferably in quality or food safety
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s, SPC, Internal Auditing, SQF
- Experience with water activity meters, swabbing, NIR or ATP Units
Physical Requirements
- Physical Demands: lifting and lowering up to 50 pounds, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, repetitive motions, working in high elevations (above 6 feet)
- Ability to work with allergens and chemicals that might be present in food environment
- Ability to work in hot (60℉ to 100℉), cold (-20℉ to 60℉), noisy, dusty, and wet environmental working conditions
- Able to wear safety PPE (hard hat, body harness, face shield, steel-toed boots)
- Able to adhere to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene)
Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience running lab equipment and performing tests
- Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to lift and lower up to 50 pounds and perform physical demands (standing, stooping, crawling, etc.)
- Ability to work with allergens and chemicals present in food environment
- Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, and wet conditions
- Able to wear safety PPE (hard hat, body harness, face shield, steel-toed boots) and adhere to GMPs
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field
- 3+ years of experience in food production in USDA or FDA regulated facility, preferably in quality or food safety
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SPC, Internal Auditing, SQF
- Experience with water activity meters, swabbing, NIR, or ATP units
What the Team is Saying
Spot & Tango Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are included; feedback suggests wellness components like mental health support, FSA access, and disability insurance appear in employer materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is explicitly offered, indicating structured retirement savings support is part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid company holidays and PTO are provided; feedback suggests flexible or generous time‑off language appears in some employer-facing profiles.
Spot & Tango Insights
What We Do
Here at Spot & Tango, we are on a mission to make your pet healthier and happier, simplifying your role as a pet parent along the way. Put simply: we exist to create more happy days with your dog. Since 2018, we’ve been cooking up fresh, whole ingredient meals personalized for dogs at prices humans can afford. We even created an entirely new category with UnKibble, the only Fresh Dry™ food for dogs. That’s how much we believe in the benefits of real food for our loyal companions. Our recipes are made with only whole vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats that we’d eat too. Plus, every vet-formulated meal plan is delivered directly to your door and completely customized to your dog’s weight, age, activity level, and health goals.
Why Work With Us
At Spot & Tango, we know that we're only as good as our people. We look for candidates who ask the right questions, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and learn at light speed. While we value experience, we also appreciate (and seek out!) fresh perspectives.
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Spot & Tango Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy requires employees to work in-person at our New York office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Employees are able to work from home on Tuesday and Friday.
