Quality Control Analyst

Cornbread Hemp•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornbread Hemp is a Louisville-based, USDA-certified organic hemp company dedicated to producing high-quality wellness products. As a pioneer in Kentucky-grown hemp, the company values craftsmanship, transparency, and integrity. It is a high-growth company in a dynamic industry, seeking passionate and entrepreneurial individuals committed to its mission. This role is for someone who wants to be part of a meaningful endeavor where their work is valued and their voice is heard.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or equivalent field
5+ years of experience in a quality assurance laboratory or similar program
Demonstrated ability to learn and operate analytical instrumentation including GC and HPLC
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Willing to consume hemp products

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field
Experience in a food, supplement, or confectionery laboratory
Background in sensory evaluation or product development support
Familiarity with evolving hemp and CBD regulatory requirements
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Certified Organic production environments
Experience with Google Suite or similar platforms

Responsibilities

Perform routine checks at determined points throughout the production process.
Administer taste sampling, texture and color evaluations, and analytical reporting.
Conduct reviews for both internal and external production runs.
Ensure the most up-to-date regulations are observed under direction from the Senior Compliance Manager.
Help structure the QC program to meet the evolving demands of organic certification, GMP compliance, and applicable federal and state standards.
Work in tandem with the Senior Compliance Manager and Director of Research and Development to establish a comprehensive, continuously improving QC program.
Perform label reviews on each new packaging iteration, ensuring all materials meet label standards, product specifications, and applicable compliance requirements.
Work closely with the Director of Research and Development on new product development, including establishing specifications, assisting with bench-top applications, and supporting compliance document creation.
Collect and analyze data from throughout the production process and from direct input gathered by the Customer Experience team.
Obtain, log, store, and manage retain samples collected throughout the production cycle, ensuring proper documentation for observation across a product's full lifecycle.
Coordinate with the Inventory Coordinator to gather ingredient and product sample retains, confirming all inputs meet sensory specifications with logged observations before moving forward in the process.
Effectively operate analytical equipment including but not limited to GC, HPLC, scales, microscopes, and sensory analyzers and perform routine maintenance.
Ensure all equipment across departments maintains calibration per manufacturer specifications.
Keep equipment, lab areas, storage, logs, and documentation organized and audit-ready for regulatory authorities at all times.