Analyst QA I

The Marzetti Company; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in College Park, GA seeks a Laboratory QA Assistant to perform tests, collect data, and maintain lab operations in a manufacturing environment.

You will follow GMP/GLP procedures, monitor critical control points, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Strong written and verbal communication, math and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field, or 2 years of experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Start Time 6:30am - 3:00pm.
• Perform basic science tasks, data collection, and recording.
• Follow GMP/GLP practices and QA manuals.
• Report problems to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Maintain lab area, samples, and inventory of colors and flavors.
• Calibrate lab equipment and monitor CCPs (pH, water activity, metal detection).
• Adhere to safety guidelines and 8-10 hour shifts with potential overtime.

Skills

Basic science skills

Data collection

Computer data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field

2 years' experience

Tools

Lab equipment calibration

Job description

Overview

Samples product and performs all physical and chemical tests outlined in the Quality Assurance Manual. Maintains requirement for proper

Responsibilities

• Start Time 6:30am - 3:00pm
• Basic science skills; math, accurate data collection, general lab, and computer data entry.
• Dependable and timely.
• Fundamental written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable and willing to follow detailed instructions and specifications.
• Capacity to learn tasks and supporting methods.
• Ability to work independently on pre-assigned task.
• Multi-task, organize job tasks and the workspace.
• Basic Understanding of the key testing attributes measured daily in the job Follows Work Practices in Quality Assurance Manual.
• Reports processing problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Reports packaging line problems or potential problems immediately to Production Supervisor and QA Manager.
• Collects retain samples at prescribed frequency and maintains samples in an organized fashion.
• Maintains adequate inventory of lab-prepared colors and flavors.
• Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs calibration of lab equipment when assigned.
• Monitors critical control points (CCPs) for PH, water activity and metal detection.
• Follows and maintains awareness of the plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports anything which might have a negative impact.
• Follows Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) established by QA Manager and Safety guidelines established by plant management.
• Ensures quality, food safety 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs, assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
• Participates in activities related to Marzetti Operational Excellence.
• Any and all other duties assigned due to business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field: or 2 years' experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and computer skills required.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a laboratory and manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Requires some lifting of moderately heavy items such as test equipment and product cases. Must be able to stand for an 8-10-hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and / or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts / equipment, and handling hazardous testing and sanitation chemicals. The Noise level in the lab is moderate and loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.