Quality Assurance Technician

Overview:
Our manufacturing client will be hiring a Quality Assurance Technician who supports plant operations by performing microbiological, physical and chemical analysis on raw materials and food products from various stages of the manufacturing process as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager and provides assistance to the operations team. Provides support and assistance to the Quality Assurance Manager by performing auditing and inspection functions for glass and hard plastic, post-cleanup, sanitation, pest control, and security. Accuracy, reliability, and expediency are essential to the successful completion of the duties of a Quality Assurance Technician.

Reports To: Quality Operations Manager
Shift: 4pm – 12am
100% ONSITE in Gresham, OR

Responsibilities

• Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks) on product, ingredient and control samples according to laboratory procedures. Need to understand the concepts of each analysis, anticipate the result and follow through on any deviation.
• Records all product analyses according to laboratory protocols including data entry on a computer system. Falsifying a record will result in disciplinary action.
• Communicates effectively all critical information regarding analysis, procedures, and test results. Handwriting must be clearly legible.
• Prepares product sampling materials.
• Cleans and maintains all equipment/materials used while keeping the laboratory clean and organized.
• Follows all laboratory and plant GMP and safety procedures according to company guidelines.
• General plant QA responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): collection and distribution of product and ingredient samples, environmental swabbing, ATP swabbing, air sampling, water sampling, allergen testing, and safety checks.
• Covers all lab responsibilities during the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience of working in a lab environment.
• Food manufacturing industry.
• Experience performing microbiological, physical and chemical analysis on raw materials and food products.
• Competency in performing functions that ensure product quality, safety, and compliance to applicable SOPs and GMP regulations such as data entry, results from assessments, internal audits, CAPA resolutions, and records review
• Associates degree in related field, bachelor’s degree preferred