Quality Assurance/Product Development
About The Position
Quality Assurance/Product Development New Orleans, LA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Quality and Product Development professional. Essential Duties: Daily test preparation and testing of spices and various dry food ingredients, including sensory evaluation Entering data into spreadsheets Performing repetitive testing with precision Accurate handling of data and samples Conducting plant inspections, product inspections, and sampling Preparing product development samples Testing of incoming and finished goods Participating in food safety training and meetings Coordinating with the production team regarding food safety and quality concerns Shadowing current QA personnel to cross-train on QA lab responsibilities Maintaining awareness of allergens processed in the facility (wheat, soy, milk, egg)
Requirements
- College-level science degree or laboratory work experience
- HACCP certification preferred; knowledgeable of FSMA
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
- No wheat, soy, egg, or milk allergies
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Strong reliability, promptness, and work ethic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Availability Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime including nights or Saturdays
- Standing for long periods in a laboratory environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Nice To Haves
- HACCP certification preferred
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Daily test preparation and testing of spices and various dry food ingredients, including sensory evaluation
- Entering data into spreadsheets
- Performing repetitive testing with precision
- Accurate handling of data and samples
- Conducting plant inspections, product inspections, and sampling
- Preparing product development samples
- Testing of incoming and finished goods
- Participating in food safety training and meetings
- Coordinating with the production team regarding food safety and quality concerns
- Shadowing current QA personnel to cross-train on QA lab responsibilities
- Maintaining awareness of allergens processed in the facility (wheat, soy, milk, egg)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
