QA Lab Specialist I: Impactful R&D & Compliance

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs is seeking a QA Specialist I to support QA operations in our Concord, NC facility. The role entails maintaining data for liquid extracts, microbiology results, and lab records, while ensuring compliance with SQF and HACCP procedures.

The candidate will assist with audits, train staff, and perform routine laboratory testing. Responsibilities include preparing samples, generating COAs, and coordinating third-party lab verifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline is required.
• 5+ years QA experience in a manufacturing/production setting strongly preferred or equivalent education/experience.
• Acidified Foods Certified or ability to achieve certification.
• HACCP certified.
• PCQI certification or ability to become certified.
• Microbiology lab experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with standard laboratory equipment (pH meter, refractometer, hydrometer, titrator, density cup).
• Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data on database for liquid extracts.
• Maintain microbiology results and coordinate monthly verifications with third party lab.
• Update laboratory procedures and forms for QA Supervisor approval.
• Enforce SQF and HACCP processes and corrective actions.
• Identify non-conforming product and assist disposition decisions.
• Prepare samples and perform tests on finished products or raw materials as required.
• Provide complete COAs to customers in a timely manner.
• Coordinate sample shipments to third party labs for routine/special testing.
• Train new employees on lab equipment and refresher training.
• Assist with internal and external audits (SQF, NCDA, FDA, customer audits).
• Perform QA lab testing and support R&D projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in scientific discipline

Acidified Foods Certified or ability to achieve certification

HACCP certified

PCQI certification or ability to become certified

Microbiology lab experience

Tools

pH meter

Refractometer

Hydrometer

Automated titrator

Density cup

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs is seeking a QA Specialist I to support QA operations in our Concord, NC facility. The role entails maintaining data for liquid extracts, microbiology results, and lab records, while ensuring compliance with SQF and HACCP procedures.

The candidate will assist with audits, train staff, and perform routine laboratory testing. Responsibilities include preparing samples, generating COAs, and coordinating third-party lab verifications.