Quality Assurance Analyst

Who We Are For over 20 years, SPINS has been a leader in recognizing the transformative power of data in retail. We offer our clients cutting-edge tools to attract attention from a fast-growing segment within the Health & Wellness industry, the values-based consumer. Nearly half of shoppers prioritize products that emphasize wellness, social responsibility, and sustainable practices. SPINS retail consumer insights, analytics, and consulting services give our clients a competitive advantage to increase their share of this growing market. Our data is the most comprehensive and accurate in the industry, allowing clients to power AI models and machine learning algorithms that help them better understand and meet their customers' needs. At SPINS, behind all of our impressive data is our real differentiator, our people. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, flexible, and communicative culture that puts people at the center of everything we do. Quality Assurance Analyst We are continually onboarding and analyzing a massive amount of new food, nutrition, and consumer products onto our platform. This requires ongoing data creation, analysis, data accuracy, and maintaining rigorous food, nutrition, and product data standards. Think of it as a Consumer Reports for food and consumer products. To support these efforts, our data and research team is looking for a highly detail-oriented data analyst to join our team of data quality specialists. As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be working directly with our data, research and engineering teams to ensure accurate, high-quality delivery of data across our applications and to our partners. This is an amazing opportunity for someone looking to join a rapidly growing technology company solving a meaningful problem in health and nutrition! Job Duties and Responsibilities Verify data accuracy and assist in our Quality Assurance processes Leverage existing in-house tools and data processes to analyze data at scale Work with our engineering and data teams to design new systems and processes to help organize data across our platform Research various standards and practices for our food, nutrition, and consumer products database Monitor and identify data issues and discrepancies as they emerge Help collaborate with and provide guidance to other members of our Quality Assurance team Audit data accuracy on an ongoing basis via a combination of automated and manual QA check processes Envision and implement systems to identify, flag, and fix data issues at scale Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree (Bachelors of Science in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, Food Studies/Anthropology of Food, Data Analytics, or related fields preferable). 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably within a Data/Analytics, CPG/Food/Retail, or Nutrition-focused organization Familiarity in food, CPG, supplements, or personal care product labeling. Bonus points for regulatory knowledge around product labeling practices Experience in retail, consumer packaged goods, or natural/organic product industry is a plus Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under pressure, adhere to deadlines, deliver high-quality results and manage competing demands Ability to multitask and be flexible in your work Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Salary Range: $60,000 – $68,000 Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid What SPINS Offers We have enjoyed tremendous growth over the years and, as a leader in a fast-growing industry, we have no plans to slow down! While all that growth brings excitement, it is also an opportunity for SPINS to show it values the health and wellness of its team members. We embrace hybrid work options so that you have the flexibility to create a work/life balance that actually works! Each employee is allotted paid time to use to volunteer with an organization of their choice and charitable donations are matched. Semi-annual company-wide employee survey that is used to shape company programs, perks, and culture. The SPINS Way Direct – We communicate with clarity, honesty and respect in all situations and embrace opportunities to provide solution-oriented feedback. Determined – We are committed to overcoming all obstacles to achieve results. We adapt to change, seek opportunities to learn and rapidly translate that learning into action. Passionate – We go above and beyond to help our partners achieve their goals. We challenge assumptions and are comfortable forging new paths. Collaborative – We leave our egos at the door, believing that working together we will produce an outcome that’s greater than each individual contribution. 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