Quality Assurance Analyst

The Laguna Creamery Inc.; Bay; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laguna Creamery Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to uphold GMP, HACCP and Halal standards in our Laguna facility. You will conduct material testing, audits, and ensure product safety across processing lines.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, possess strong analytical skills, and can train staff on GMP orientation. Fresh graduates are welcome, with opportunity to grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field (food technology/science, chemistry, microbiology, biology)
• Fresh graduates welcome or 1–2 years in a food testing laboratory preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulators (GMP, HACCP, Halal)
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations and QC methodologies

Responsibilities

• Drive GMP, Food Safety/HACCP and Halal implementation in the facility and lines.
• Uphold quality standards and verify processing and testing.
• Assist in audit readiness through internal audits and regulatory/client responses.
• Evaluate, test, and inspect incoming raw and packaging materials.
• Conduct inline inspections, physicochemical analyses, and sensory evaluations.
• Prepare reports and communicate outcomes to stakeholders.
• Maintain equipment, documentation, and calibration records.
• Provide GMP orientation and training for new staff and visitors.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Food technology

Food Science

Chemistry

Microbiology

Biology

Related fields

Job description

There's no better joy than giving your best!
"If giving your best is your kind of joy, this is your kind of team."

I. BASIC FUNCTION

• Drives GMP, Food Safety/HACCP and HALAL implementation in the facility, processing and filling lines.
• Upholds set quality standards of product, processing and testing verification according to GMP and good laboratory practices.
• Assists in audit readiness of the plant, through internal audit, audit prep, verification and response preparation of both regulatory and client

II.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts evaluation, testing, and inspection of incoming raw and packaging materials from suppliers, outside storages, and plant-to-plant transfer.
• Conducts inline inspection, physicochemical analysis, and sensory evaluation of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-processed and finished products.
• Responsible for receiving and testing new materials
• Knowledgeable of media preparation, chemical preparation, and environmental monitoring.
• Conducts microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products.
• Provides appropriate disposition based on the results of testing through physicochemical and microbiological testing and sensory evaluation before production use.
• Conducts GMP verification audit, highlights non-conformances identified, proposes and verifies action taken.
• Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities to stakeholders.
• Operates and ensures proper maintenance including verification activities, cleanliness, and safekeeping of office equipment, laboratory equipment and measuring devices.
• Can write and revise technical documentation related to GMP, Halal, and HACCP.
• Document results, evaluate versus standards, and do necessary actions for conforming and non-conforming products.
• Can provide training on basic GMP orientation for new employees and visitors.
• Assists in audit preparation, audit response and verifications
• Performs other related duties as assigned

III.QUALIFICATION GUIDES

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Food technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology and other related fields.
• Preferably 1 to 2 years in a food testing laboratory, but fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Good in oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.