Food Technologist- QC

Interplace, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Interplace, Inc. is seeking a QA/QC professional to apply food science knowledge to conduct food analysis, quality control testing, and HACCP planning and implementation.

The role enforces GMP and sanitation policies across the manufacturing facility and supports production to meet safety and quality objectives. You will place defective products on hold for investigation, report deficiencies to the QA Manager, and perform routine QC checks on production lines.

Qualifications

• MS in Food Safety & Technology or Food Science.
• Knowledge of GMP and sanitation practices.
• Experience with QC documentation and audits.
• Familiarity with HACCP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Enforce QC policies across manufacturing facility (GMP and sanitation).
• Place defective products on hold and investigate.
• Report deficiencies to QA Manager.
• Assist production to meet safety and quality objectives (labels and packaging).
• Perform start-up and hourly QC checks on production lines (pressure, weight, seals, lot numbers).
• Prepare, write and maintain QC documentation and reports.
• Prepare QA audits by state inspectors and third-party auditors.
• Prepare Certificate of Analysis.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Quality control testing

HACCP planning

GMP compliance

Sanitation practices

Documentation & reporting

QA audits coordination

Education

MS in Food Safety & Technology or Food Science

Job description

Responsible for applying food science knowledge to determine the best way to conduct food analysis, quality control testing, HACCP planning and implementation.

• Enforce the administration of Quality Control policies in all areas of the manufacturing facility, such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and sanitation.
• Place defective products on hold and conduct investigation.
• Report any deficiencies found during a routine check to QA Manager.
• Provide assistance to the production team to ensure food safety, and quality objectives are met, such as using correct labels and packaging materials.
• Perform start-up and hourly line quality control checks for the production lines, such as pressure test, weight check, seals check and lot number check.
• Responsible for preparing, writing and keeping all QC documentation and reports.
• Responsible for preparing quality control audits by state inspectors and third-party auditors.
• Prepare Certificate of Analysis.

Minimum Requirements: MS in Food Safety & Technology or Food Science