Lab Quality Assurance Specialist

Bluegrass Ingredients Inc.; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Lab Quality & Assurance Technician in Glasgow, Kentucky. The role performs daily analytical and microbiological testing on raw, in-process, and finished products, with data entry in safety and ERP systems and reporting of results.

You will ensure accuracy, maintain equipment, and uphold GMP and safety standards with 12-hour shifts (7A–7P / 7P–7A) and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be neat and clean.
• Must be punctual.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.
• Must do other work as assigned.
• Must obtain certification for testing of raw milk, UK Regulatory Services.
• Must obtain certification for antibiotics, micro testing, Kentucky Dept for Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily analytical and microbiological testing on incoming raw products, on-line samples, and finished products following established guidelines and procedures.
• Complete data entry in the Food Safety System as well as the internal ERP System.
• Accurately report and document test results and complete appropriate forms, reports.
• Recognize abnormal results and lab equipment malfunctions, and make appropriate decisions in relation to quality issues.
• Communicate out of spec results to QA manager.
• Organize work to obtain maximum efficiency.
• Do general routine maintenance and QC of equipment and cleaning in area.
• Perform weekly environmental swabbing.
• Present a positive attitude toward job, co-workers, and other departments.
• Use appropriate resource materials.
• Complies with GMPs, safety requirements and work rules, and loss control procedures.
• Responsible for identifying and addressing any food safety hazards and notifying supervisor or QA/Leadership Team when needed.
• Attend required safety and food safety training.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Exhibit accuracy and repeatability in all areas of testing.

Job description

Bluegrass Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Lab Quality & Assurance Technician in Glasgow, Kentucky. The role performs daily analytical and microbiological testing on raw, in-process, and finished products, with data entry in safety and ERP systems and reporting of results.

You will ensure accuracy, maintain equipment, and uphold GMP and safety standards with 12-hour shifts (7A–7P / 7P–7A) and overtime as needed.