QA Analyst

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Macedon (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods is seeking a QA Analyst to perform analytical testing on finished goods, in-process items, and equipment swabbing to ensure compliance with food safety and quality specifications.

The role applies approved lab techniques and complex calculations to deliver accurate results promptly, supporting the QSE division and on-site operations in Macedon, NY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; AAS or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years manufacturing QA experience in regulated environment (food/pharma).
• HAACP training preferred.
• Strong written reports and cross-level communication required.
• Stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational inspections.
• Conduct perfect package checks and report issues to QA management.
• Verify food safety preventive controls are in place and operating.
• Educate team members on food safety responsibilities and GMPs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Perform microbiological swabs as needed.
• Hold non-conforming products and investigate root causes.
• Troubleshoot production issues with leadership to minimize downtime.
• Identify areas to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Conduct internal audits of facility, processes, and programs.
• Serve as backup to Quality Technicians.

Skills

Data analysis

Food safety

Quality assurance

Microbiology sampling

Root cause analysis

Written reports

HAACP training

Education

High school diploma or GED

AAS or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

What We Need

The QA Analyst is responsible for performing analytical testing using established methodologies in support of finished goods, in-process items and equipment swabbing to ensure all products are in compliance with food safety and quality specifications. The QA Analyst will utilize approved laboratory techniques and perform complex calculations to ensure accurate results are delivered in a timely manner.

Job Description

QA Analyst

Posting Start Date: 8/12/26

Division: QSE

Location Type: On-Site

Pay Min: 25.00 USD

Pay Max: 29.00 USD

Job Location: Macedon, NY, USA, 14502

Req Id: 741

What You Will Do

• Performs Pre-Operational Inspections
• Performs perfect package checks on applicable productions lines and reports any issues to QA management
• Verifies food safety preventive controls are in place and operating properly
• Supports and educates team members on food safety responsibilities and good manufacturing procedures
• Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns. Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects
• Performs microbiological swabs as needed
• Places all non-conforming products on hold, troubleshoots and works with leadership to investigate, determine root cause, and identify non-conforming product range
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of production lines and process flows to troubleshoot production issues with appropriate parties to minimize downtime
• Identifies areas to reduce waste, rework, and other inefficiencies with a focus on continuous process improvement
• Performs Internal Audits of facility, process and programs
• Acts as a backup to Quality Technicians as needed

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. AAS or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing quality assurance experience in a highly regulated environment such as food or pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• HAACP training strongly preferred.
• Ability to speak effectively with groups of employees throughout the organization as this position requires routinely writing reports & corresponding to all levels of plant personnel.
• Ability to stand for extended period of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at a time without aid.
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.