FSQA Analyst: Quality, Compliance & Lab Testing

BG Foods; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a FSQA Analyst to uphold food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across production and laboratory environments. You will perform essential QA/QC testing, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and support calibration, documentation, and audits.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with responsibilities spanning production line inspections and laboratory analyses to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years in manufacturing and/or laboratory/QA roles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and solid problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical control points and production processes to ensure specifications.
• Promote food safety, quality, GMP and workplace safety standards daily.
• Conduct raw material and finished product testing and document results.
• Perform microbiological, physical and chemical lab analyses as needed.
• Assist in QC labs, calibration, IQ, and inventory management.
• Support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting in production and lab.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Laboratory instruments

Job description

BG Foods is seeking a FSQA Analyst to uphold food safety, quality, and regulatory standards across production and laboratory environments. You will perform essential QA/QC testing, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and support calibration, documentation, and audits.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with responsibilities spanning production line inspections and laboratory analyses to ensure compliance and operational excellence.