Gummy Quality Assurance Specialist

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

Job summary

The College of American Pathologists is seeking a QA Technician for our vitamin and mineral gummy production site in California. You will monitor manufacturing processes, perform quality checks, and address deviations to ensure product safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will work hands-on on the production floor, review batch records, verify CCPs, and participate in CAPAs, NCRs, and audits, upholding SQF and NSF GMP standards throughout all quality systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a related degree is a plus.
• 2+ years experience in quality assurance preferred.
• Experience in food or dietary supplement manufacturing with gummies preferred.
• Familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
• Proficiency with quality testing equipment (pH meters, moisture analyzers, refractometers).
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement CAPAs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes and perform in-process testing.
• Review Production Batch Records and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Verify CCP checks (metal detection, temp monitoring, allergen control).
• Inspect CIP/SIP processes and verify product specifications.
• Address non-conformances via NCRs, deviations, and CAPAs.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Assist in audits and ongoing training for SQF and GMP.

Skills

cGMP compliance

SQF

GMP familiarity

Quality testing equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS/BS in Food Science or Microbiology (plus)

Tools

pH meters

Moisture analyzers

Refractometers

Job description

The College of American Pathologists is seeking a QA Technician for our vitamin and mineral gummy production site in California. You will monitor manufacturing processes, perform quality checks, and address deviations to ensure product safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will work hands-on on the production floor, review batch records, verify CCPs, and participate in CAPAs, NCRs, and audits, upholding SQF and NSF GMP standards throughout all quality systems.