Quality Analyst

Ingredion Incorporated•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$58,700 - $78,300•Onsite

About The Position

Ingredion is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Analyst to support quality, food safety, and compliance initiatives across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring product integrity, supporting operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement through laboratory testing, process monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. As a Quality Analyst, you will coordinate quality activities that support all areas of the plant, performing analytical testing, maintaining compliance programs, investigating quality concerns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will help ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and company standards while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
Experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or laboratory operations within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, GMPs, and quality management systems.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and ISO 22000 standards; lead auditor certification or willingness to obtain certification is a plus.
Experience with laboratory instrumentation and preventive maintenance programs, including HPLC, GC-MS, or similar analytical equipment, preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SAP, Power BI, and other business systems.
A self-starter who can work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
A strong communicator who effectively collaborates across departments and clearly communicates technical information.
A detail-oriented professional who maintains accuracy, compliance, and thorough documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A continuous improvement advocate who actively seeks opportunities to enhance quality systems, food safety programs, and operational performance.
An adaptable team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and demonstrates flexibility in supporting business needs, including occasional weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

lead auditor certification or willingness to obtain certification is a plus.
Experience with laboratory instrumentation and preventive maintenance programs, including HPLC, GC-MS, or similar analytical equipment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical laboratory testing to support plant operations and facilitate the release of finished products.
Provide quality and analytical support during projects, product trials, process surveys, and operational initiatives through specialized testing and data analysis.
Monitor, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with established procedures.
Identify, investigate, and support the resolution of in-process deviations, product nonconformances, and quality-related issues.
Manage laboratory compliance activities, including proficiency programs, external laboratory sampling records, and documentation requirements.
Conduct microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and wastewater compliance reporting in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits while supporting continuous improvement efforts that strengthen Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs.
Maintain and update laboratory SOPs, testing methodologies, and quality documentation to meet evolving customer, business, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), food safety requirements, and company safety standards.