QC Tester - 3rd shift
About The Position
The QC Tester conducts daily line audits and collects in-process, finished-product, sugar truck, water, and microbiological samples as needed. The position tests and inspects stages of the production process and works with the QC Supervisor to follow quality guidelines and standard operating procedures. It supports deviation remediation and variance explanations, records test data, and compiles and examines statistical data to maintain product quality and reliability. The role operates testing instruments and performs testing such as CIP, UPLC, water testing, titrator and pH testing, and dosing graduate cylinder mixing. It oversees equipment calibration and conducts sensory comparisons of taste, odor, and appearance against control samples. The QC Tester also participates in technical reviews to support GMP compliance, including reviews of raw-material and finished-good specifications, label approvals, and master manufacturing records, and recommends quality or production standard modifications where appropriate.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in a regulated industry, preferably as a Quality Analyst or Technician for a food or dietary supplement manufacturer.
- At least 1 year of experience in line auditing.
- Microsoft Office skills.
- Knowledge of general statistics for manufacturing operations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or another related technical field.
- HACCP certification.
- FSMA certification.
- Experience in another FDA-regulated industry's quality or regulatory department.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily line audits.
- Collect in-process and finished-product samples, as well as sugar truck, water, and microbiological samples as needed.
- Follow quality guidelines and SOPs in collaboration with the QC Supervisor.
- Test and inspect various stages of the production process.
- Assist with remediation of deviations and variance explanations.
- Record test data and apply statistical quality control procedures.
- Compile and examine statistical data to maintain quality and reliability.
- Operate testing instruments and conduct CIP, UPLC, water, titrator, and pH testing, and dosing graduate cylinder mixing.
- Oversee equipment calibration.
- Conduct sensory tests of taste, odor, and appearance against control samples.
- Participate in technical reviews supporting GMP compliance, including raw-material and finished-good specifications, label approval, and master manufacturing records.
- Recommend modifications to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
