Quality Assurance Technician II

TruRoots•Havre de Grace, MD

68d

About The Position

The Quality Technician II supports critical food safety and quality initiatives through environmental monitoring, product evaluation, data & document management and overall compliance across the facility. The Quality Tech II is highly proficient in data analysis, trending, and documentation, enabling proactive quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or related field required (Bachelor’s preferred).
2–4 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality or lab environment
Proficient in microbiological and analytical testing methods used in food production.
Critical thinker with a high attention to detail.
Skilled in documentation control, test record accuracy, and data integrity best practices.
Effective communication skills across teams and departments.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and a high level of organization.
Comfortable participating in and contributing to food safety discussions and audits.

Nice To Haves

HACCP Certification
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
Better Process Control School

Responsibilities

Support the facility’s environmental monitoring program, including data collection and review.
Support finished product evaluations, including sensory testing, pH, brix, and other analytical measures.
Assist with the disposition and timely release of finished products that meet internal specifications.
Perform inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging components as needed.
Perform program and/or site assessments as needed.
Compile, review, and analyze test data to identify quality trends or areas of concern.
Maintain accurate and organized records of environmental, incoming, and product testing in appropriate systems.
Support Quality Supervisor in preparing trend reports, graphs, and summaries for internal use or audits.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Actively participate in site meetings related to GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and food defense.
Provide input during risk assessments, preventive control discussions, and food safety team reviews.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, BRC, Organic and other site-specific programs.
Support and participate in internal audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Assist in the management of product holds and investigation of deviations or non-conformances.
Act as a technical resource for documentation, SOP adherence, and standard quality procedures.
Provide guidance and training to other staff as requested.
Serve as backup for other QA roles, including support for finished goods release and quality checks during off-shifts or absences.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot quality issues and provide real-time resolution on the production floor.