Quality Assurance Analyst

About the Role

Are you a highly motivated individual with a passion for quality and an eagerness to learn about food safety and manufacturing processes? We are seeking an Entry‑Level Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a supportive yet critical part in ensuring the quality and safety of our beloved products. Under the guidance of experienced team members, you will contribute to rigorous testing, analysis, and adherence to established quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals looking to start their career in food quality assurance.

• Job Type: 1 year contract (could go longer) – premium medical benefits options and paid time off are also included
• Location:
  
  Whippany, NJ 07981
• Pay Rate: $28.00
• Shift: 1st
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Contract
• Job Function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Assist in conducting routine analyses of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Learn and perform basic physical, chemical, and microbiological testing procedures.
• Help interpret test results and identify potential trends or deviations under Site Quality Lead supervision.
• Support production processes by learning and applying quality control procedures.
• Assist in documenting and tracking minor quality issues, collaborating with production teams as directed.
• Maintain accurate records of quality control activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of basic reports on quality control activities and test results.
• Help maintain and update quality control documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality manuals.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory requirements under guidance.
• Participate in internal audits to observe and learn about compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI).
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as part of a team.
• Participate in cross‑functional team discussions to learn about and support quality‑related improvements.
• Help implement new quality control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Quality Lead or senior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Prior internship, academic project, or coursework experience in a laboratory or quality‑focused environment is a plus.
• Basic understanding of food safety and quality principles (e.g., HACCP, GMPs) through coursework or personal study.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in laboratory testing and analytical equipment operation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving aptitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and work diligently in a structured environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We look forward to receiving your application!