Quality Assurance Technician – 3rd Shift

• Collects samples for analysis and distributes them appropriately
• Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks) on product, ingredient and control samples according to laboratory procedures; needs to understand the concepts of each analysis, anticipate the result and follow through on any deviation
• Records all product analysis according to laboratory protocols including data entry on a computer system (Falsifying a QC record will result in disciplinary action)
• Communicates effectively all critical information regarding analysis, procedures, and test results; handwriting must be clearly legible
• Must clean and maintain all equipment/materials used; cleans up the lab area at the end of shift
• Follows all laboratory and plant GMP and safety procedures according to company guidelines
• Provides written reports when requested by Quality Assurance Manager and/or QA Leader
• General plant QA responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): collection and distribution of product and ingredient samples, collection of environmental samples, maintaining insect lights and pest boxes
• Covers all lab responsibilities during the absence of the Quality Assurance Leader
• Performs all other duties as requested by management staff

• Must be familiar with excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Must have experience in testing and recording test results.
• Must be able to work in a timely manner and be able to communicate results of tests quickly and accurately.
• Science background preferred and experience operating scientific equipment a plus.
• Ability to interpret and apply commonsense in order to carry out instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.
• Ability to interact with and communicate issues to production personnel and management team.
• Must be able to work independently to organize tasks and manage the workload.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to do mathematical calculations.

Demonstrates expertise in performing chemical and physical analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to GMP and safety procedures. Proficient in data entry and effective communication of test results to ensure quality assurance standards are met.

• Chemical Analysis
• Data Entry
• GMP Compliance
• Scientific Equipment Operation
• Effective Communication

• Chemical Analysis
• Physical Analysis
• Mathematical Calculations
• Data Recording
• Sample Collection

• Timely Work Execution
• Problem-Solving
• Independent Task Management
• Effective Communication

• Quality Assurance
• Laboratory Procedures
• GMP
• Safety Procedures
• Environmental Samples

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook