Quality Assurance Analyst (Chemist)

Responsibilities:

• Analyze raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Oversee daily laboratory activities, including inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring food safety and quality management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all company quality systems and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Inspect all incoming raw materials (e.g., coconuts, additives, packaging materials, and chemicals) under the Quality Department, confirming specifications through standard sampling methods, visual/organoleptic evaluations, and measurement tests.
• Identify rejects in the production line, recommend appropriate actions, and initiate requests for the return of unacceptable materials with complete documentation.
• Verify the quality of raw materials before releasing them for production.
• Collect and test samples of raw ingredients and finished products to ensure manufactured goods are of high quality, match specifications, and align with product labeling for nutritional content.
• Assist in sample preparation and perform chemical and microbiological analyses as needed.
• Prepare, operate, and update procedures in accordance with the Company’s Document Management System.
• Support the establishment, consistent implementation, and monitoring of food safety and quality management systems in adherence to local regulations and customer requirements.
• Prepare finished goods evaluation reports to ensure proper product disposition and recommend approval before releasing any product to customers.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality assurance procedures and policies.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years in a quality control or assurance role, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with lab equipment.
• Preferably a Registered Chemical Technician
• Willing to relocate to Rizal, Palawan.