Description
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to ensure compliance with standards. Instruments include: HPLC, Metrohm Titrator, pH Meter, Refractometer (Brix), Cbox (CO2,dO2), Conductivity Meter, Analytical Scale, FTIR, Soleris (Micro), Hygiena ATP Swab.
- Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintain test results, and calculate batch adjustments for certain products.
- Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished product for shipment and places nonconforming product on hold for further analysis.
- File and maintain retain samples.
- Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Prepare reagents and solutions for use in testing. Observes conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished goods storage areas, making recommendations for improvements.
- Conduct in line audits/product assessments for specification compliance on food products.
- Coordinate with production on regulatory and quality issues and document corrective actions.
- Ensure GMPs are being followed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
- 3 years of related Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety fundamentals.
- Must possess strong basic computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs preferred.
Pay Range: $29.40/hr - $34.60/hr
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)