Quality Assurance Coordinator

Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a Lab Analyst – Plant to support site‑level quality and food safety objectives. You will perform analytical, microbiological, physical, and application testing on materials and finished goods, ensuring accurate data and compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities include sample management, workload coordination, data review, and preparation of reports for product releases and audits.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of laboratory testing methods and good laboratory practices.
• Experience with microbiology testing and data interpretation.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical, microbiological, physical, and application testing of raw materials, in‑process products, and finished goods following documented test methods and good laboratory practices.
• Support laboratory sample management activities, including receiving, logging, storing, and preparing samples for analysis.
• Review testing requests and coordinate daily workload with laboratory partners to meet production and quality timelines.
• Interpret, review, and verify laboratory data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Prepare test reports, documentation, and records to support product release, investigations, and audits.
• Serve as a technical resource for plant quality and operations partners regarding laboratory results and testing methods.
• Evaluate laboratory processes, equipment, and procedures to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support laboratory investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality or food safety issues.
• Provide training and guidance to new laboratory partners and support field laboratory technical needs as required.
• Maintain laboratory safety, cleanliness, and organization in accordance with health, safety, and food safety policies.
• Support inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents and place orders as needed.
• Support compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, including PCPs, CCPs, SOPs, and customer requirements.

Skills

Lab testing methods

Microbiology

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Job description

Job Category: Quality

Job Family: Quality Laboratory Services

Job Description

The Lab Analyst – Plant supports site‑level quality and food safety objectives by performing analytical, microbiological, physical, and application testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures. This role partners closely with plant quality, operations, and food safety teams to ensure accurate testing, reliable data, and compliance with food safety and quality requirements.

What you’ll do

• Perform analytical, microbiological, physical, and application testing of raw materials, in‑process products, and finished goods following documented test methods and good laboratory practices.
• Support laboratory sample management activities, including receiving, logging, storing, and preparing samples for analysis.
• Review testing requests and coordinate daily workload with laboratory partners to meet production and quality timelines.
• Interpret, review, and verify laboratory data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Prepare test reports, documentation, and records to support product release, investigations, and audits.
• Serve as a technical resource for plant quality and operations partners regarding laboratory results and testing methods.
• Evaluate laboratory processes, equipment, and procedures to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support laboratory investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality or food safety issues.
• Provide training and guidance to new laboratory partners and support field laboratory technical needs as required.
• Maintain laboratory safety, cleanliness, and organization in accordance with health, safety, and food safety policies.
• Support inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents and place orders as needed.
• Support compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, including PCPs, CCPs, SOPs, and customer requirements.

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (e.g., food science, microbiology, chemistry, biology).
• 3 to 5 years Laboratory experience in a food manufacturing, quality, or research environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of laboratory testing methods, good laboratory practices, and food safety principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a plant environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of standard office software.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends or extended hours, to support plant needs.

Schreiber Foods

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer‑brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf‑stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture

We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day. Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other