Quality Assurance Technician

• Accurately and consistently follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Inspection Procedures, Test Methods, and verbal instructions.
• Maintain accurate written records.
• Perform incoming GMP raw material sampling, testing, and approval.
• Scan raw material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and save them to the SharePoint site.
• Acquiring Verification of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for incoming raw materials and saving them to the lab drive.

• Test and release bulk batch blends promptly for production.
• Determine bulk batch adjustments (e.g., viscosity, clarity).
• Track batch adjustments using a spreadsheet in the lab drive.
• Maintain bulk batch retention samples.
• Daily calibration of pH meters.
• Maintain temperature log data for lab equipment and manufacturing raw material storage.
• Daily and Weekly water and wastewater analysis

• Conduct Microbiological testing on GMP products.
• Maintain the microbiological testing supply inventory.
• Perform and maintain product Label approvals and Master copy records.
• Perform gluten testing.
• Daily and Weekly scale calibration verification.
• Perform product analysis on competitive products and benchmark samples.
• Retain samples of finished products and maintain retention sample records.
• Perform sanitization inspection verifications using an ATP luminometer.
• Perform swabbing activities as part of the Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Review production batch records for compliance and completion prior to product release.
• Enter testing data and release product in the ERP system.
• Create Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for finished goods.
• Assist with high-priority projects as needed.
• Perform non-conforming material investigations as needed.
• Perform calibration and verification activities.
• Review SOPs and update them as needed to reflect current production practices.
• Perform internal inspections and communicate any non-conformances with management.

• Help maintain lab cleanliness.
• Cross train to learn and support the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience following detailed procedures and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
• Experience with standard wet lab equipment and methods including pH meters, pycnometers, balances, titrations, etc.
• Experience with standard computer software such as Microsoft Office applications.

• Postsecondary coursework in Chemistry, Biology, or related technical field OR
• Two years manufacturing quality, laboratory experience, or equivalent.
• Microbiology and/or QC/QA experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a GMP environment and familiarity with GMP requirements.

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