Quality Analyst

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Quality Analyst is responsible for overseeing all raw material and finished product testing, for assessing and releasing ingredients/components for use in production, and for creating ingredient/component specifications for Adept Life Sciences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Testing & Specifications

• Determine and assist with setting appropriate testing specifications for raw materials and finished products based on scientifically valid methods.
• Determine what tests are required for raw materials and finished products based on established specifications.
• Create raw material specifications which are determined from finished product specifications.
• Create finished product specifications or provide support.

Laboratory Coordination & Sample Management

• Create laboratory COCs and prepare samples for shipping to third party laboratories.
• Maintain the Laboratory Testing Log and other relevant communication tools.
• Communicate with laboratories to ensure adherence to proper methodologies and agreements.
• Maintain, and ensure compliance with, Subcontract Laboratory Qualification procedures.
• Maintain finished product retention samples.

Test Results & Material Disposition

• Receive test results from the laboratories and determine whether specifications are met.
• Release acceptable raw materials and components for use in production.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate any out of specification test results.
• Execute the raw material revalidation testing, assessment, and dispositions.
• Support the Conditional Release process for raw materials and components.
• Execute the Raw Material Qualification program, assessment, and disposition for qualifying samples.

Non-Conformance & Quality Documentation

• Document any internal non-conformances and out-of-specification conditions, investigate the root cause, recommend corrective actions, and make appropriate decisions for resolving such non-conformances and out-of-specification conditions.
• Provide back-up support to creating finished product certificates of analysis.

Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate raw material and finished product testing statuses with relevant departments.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, product safety, and ability to serve customers.
• Provide support to other Quality functions, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in food science, biology, chemistry, engineering, or related field.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED)

• Strong analytical skills and some science background preferred.
• Three years or more of quality assurance experience in food or dietary supplements preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software programs preferred.
• Experience with ERP and/or LIMS preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be competent, accurate, and efficient.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependable.
• Uncompromised integrity and ethics.
• Good organizational skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally involves standing and walking.
• Specific vision abilities required may include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.
• Involves light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• May be required to wear protective gear, i.e. dust masks, gloves, etc.

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your pay expectation for this position?

Work Location: In person