QA Lab Analyst — Food Quality & Safety

Marzetti Company; Altoona, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is hiring a QA Analyst to maintain product quality, collect data, monitor processes, and ensure GMP compliance. This role involves engaging with team members to support safety, quality and production goals, while participating in continuous improvement projects and problem solving across shifts.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, data organization, and maintaining lab standards. Strong communication and basic science knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance/control in a food manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Basic math, science, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to efficiently organize work, tasks and time.
• Written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret written and verbal directions in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant science field.

Responsibilities

• Works respectfully with all team members to ensure safety, quality, production and support of our products and goals daily.
• Practices integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Participates in operational excellence projects and improvement initiatives.
• Attends department and team meetings and contributes to problem solving.
• Maintains safety standards and ensures OSHA compliance.
• Collects samples, tests ingredients and products, and documents results.
• Organizes data for management review (charts, graphs, tables).
• Maintains lab and equipment in orderly fashion.

Skills

Quality assurance

Math & Science

Organization

Written & Oral communication

Verbal communication

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in food science/biology/science

Job description

The Marzetti Company is hiring a QA Analyst to maintain product quality, collect data, monitor processes, and ensure GMP compliance. This role involves engaging with team members to support safety, quality and production goals, while participating in continuous improvement projects and problem solving across shifts.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, data organization, and maintaining lab standards. Strong communication and basic science knowledge are essential for success.