Quality Control Specialist - Temporary, Part Time

Quality Control Specialist
- Temporary, Part Time*

Quality Control Specialist
- Temporary, Part Time*

Salida

Temporary

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.
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We are looking for a Quality Control Specialist - Temporary, Part Time* in 5262 Pirrone Ct, Salida, CA 95368 USA. Your mission will be to:

The incumbent develops, maintains, and communicates laboratory quality control systems by ensuring that laboratory procedures are being performed within specified quality guidelines.

* The incumbent must have a general knowledge of microbiology or chemistry, generally obtained from a related degree or job experience, to analyze and interpret quality control data accurately. A basic knowledge of food science is necessary to analyze the microbiological or chemical content of food samples. A broad knowledge of laboratory procedures and policies is necessary to develop and maintain appropriate quality control systems and employee training programs.

A general knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required to ensure accuracy of client data. A general knowledge of personal computer software and basic data entry skills are needed to generate special reports and calculate quality control results. Physical dexterity is required to prepare plates for sample analysis. The incumbent needs strong analytical abilities to troubleshoot problems and ensure the accurate completion of analysis procedures.

Developed interpersonal skills are required to build interdepartmental relationships, and foster a culture that focuses on quality. Planning skills are needed to ensure that analysis tasks are completed in a timely manner. Oral and written communication skills are required to write special reports and work with laboratory personnel on quality issues.

* The incumbent frequently makes decisions regarding the accuracy and validity of testing results and the proper means to investigate problems. Recommendations are made to laboratory management regarding changes to procedures or quality control systems. Unique or unusual problems can require the input of laboratory management in order to determine the optimal solution. Standard Operating Procedures and federal guidelines establish standards from which solutions can be implemented.

Factual data is used to make recommendations that will affect the efficiency of the work unit. Mistakes are identified and corrected from the recommendation to the supervisor. The decisions of the incumbent will impact the client, the laboratory and the testing procedure.

* The incumbent receives general supervision. The incumbent works toward general goals and objectives established by laboratory management. The method of attaining the goals is determined by the incumbent in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. The assigned tasks must be completed within an established time frame to avoid delay in preparing for audits or submitting results to the client. Inaccurate analysis of results or unsatisfactory documentation of quality control records can strain client relations, jeopardize laboratory certification status, and increase the cost of analysis.

The incumbent must ensure that laboratory quality control systems meet applicable Company and regulatory guidelines.

* The incumbent analyzes quality control data to ensure that laboratory results are within established quality guidelines. When laboratory results are outside of guidelines, the incumbent must investigate why this is so and develop corrective actions. Data necessary to pinpoint problems is frequently missing and subject to interpretation. Problems can result from faulty testing procedures, improper preparation of the media, cross contamination, and the like.

Aseptic techniques must be maintained to prevent contamination which can occur daily and may result in repeating the analysis. The microorganisms do not follow the same pattern continuously and may require testing to be repeated.

• Organize, prepare and maintain documentation of laboratory quality control efforts required for audits.
• Complete quality control tasks such as pH, total residual chlorine, inhibitory residues, water suitability and others to ensure the laboratory…