QA Associate

Nong Shim • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

85d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The QA Associate position is based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and involves maintaining and repairing analytical instruments and measuring equipment. The role includes testing data management and analysis, ensuring compliance with safety regulations regarding hazardous chemicals, and conducting various chemical and microbiological analyses to ensure product quality and safety. The QA Associate will also supervise analytical staff and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational efficiency in the laboratory.

Requirements

• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States
• 0-3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry or Food Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
• Basic knowledge of chemical and microbiological testing methods
• Familiarity with general laboratory safety practices
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately
• Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word, Data Entry)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair analytical instruments and measuring equipment
• Test data management and analysis
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste in compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Conduct and oversee chemical analyses including moisture, fat, acidity, viscosity, pH, salt, protein, color, and other quality indicator tests to ensure compliance with product specifications and standards
• Perform microbiological analyses to detect and monitor bacterial and fungal activity, including routine testing for pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance
• Carry out physical and mechanical evaluations such as compression, tensile, and box strength testing to validate packaging integrity and material performance
• Supervise analytical staff, review and approve Certificates of Analysis and lab request forms, and maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency in the laboratory

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Cellphone Allowances
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree