Gummy QA Specialist — Quality & Compliance

College of American Pathologists; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

College of American Pathologists is seeking a QA Technician to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of vitamin and mineral gummy products on the production floor. You will monitor CCPs, review batch records, and address non-conformances through NCRs, deviations, and CAPAs.

In a fast-paced SQF-certified and NSF GMP environment, you will perform in-process testing, assist with audits, and collaborate across production, QA, sanitation, and R&D to uphold cGMP standards and product

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate's or Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field is a plus.
• 2+ years experience in quality assurance preferred but not required.
• Experience in food/dietary supplement manufacturing with gummy products preferred.
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
• Attention to detail and proficiency with quality testing equipment (pH meters, moisture analyzers, refractometers).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement CAPAs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCPs and in-process testing to ensure product quality and safety.
• Review Production Batch Records (PBRs) and NCRs, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Assist with audits and maintain SQF and GMP documentation.
• Collaborate with production, QA, sanitation, and R&D to uphold cGMP standards.
• Conduct in-line inspections at key production stages and ensure calibration records are up to date.

Skills

cGMPs & FDA regulations

Detail-oriented

Quality testing equipment

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in Food Science or Microbiology

Tools

pH meters

Moisture analyzers

Refractometers

Job description

College of American Pathologists is seeking a QA Technician to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of vitamin and mineral gummy products on the production floor. You will monitor CCPs, review batch records, and address non-conformances through NCRs, deviations, and CAPAs.

In a fast-paced SQF-certified and NSF GMP environment, you will perform in-process testing, assist with audits, and collaborate across production, QA, sanitation, and R&D to uphold cGMP standards and product