QA Senior Analyst [Food]

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry is seeking a QA Senior Analyst to lead quality control testing activities. The role requires strong adherence to GLP and other quality standards while overseeing testing of raw materials and finished products. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree related to food science and 3–5 years of progressive experience in QC/QA within food manufacturing. This position offers a dynamic work environment in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in QC/QA within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GLP, GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all QC testing activities across various laboratories.
• Ensure adherence to GLP, calibration schedules, and standardized methods.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for analytical methods.
• Oversee testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Collaborate with teams for NPD and special batch trials.
• Manage supplier quality and investigate non-conformances.
• Drive operational discipline in quality control.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Quality Control Testing

Analytical Methods

Regulatory Compliance

Food Manufacturing Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or related field

Job description

We are currently looking for a QA Senior Analyst for a leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry for their expansion. This company has a legacy of more than 100 years in the world. This position requires your urgent attention.

Based in Selangor

Reporting to: QA Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all QC testing activities across Incoming, In-Process, Finished Goods, and Sensory laboratories, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
• Ensure strict adherence to GLP, calibration schedules, standardized analytical methods, and reporting practices in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for analytical methods, supporting product release decisions with integrity and evidence‑based evaluations.
• Oversee timely inspection and testing of raw materials, packaging, in‑process checks, finished products, and sensory evaluations, providing informed disposition recommendations (release/on‑hold/rejection) based on results and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support NPD, shelf‑life studies, and special batch trials through robust analytical evaluations.
• Manage supplier quality, including review and validation of COAs, investigation and closure of supplier non‑conformances, and providing trend analyses to support risk mitigation.
• Drive operational discipline in in‑process quality control through coaching, proactive engagement with production teams, and continuous process improvement.
• Maintain compliant laboratory documentation, SOPs, and test records per FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, and GMP standards, track KPIs, monitor non‑conformances, and ensure perpetual audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in QC/QA within food manufacturing, covering laboratory testing, in‑process control, and finished product release.
• Strong knowledge of GLP, GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, and ISO standards, with experience in analytical method standardization, calibration, and test validation.