QC Analyst I

Traditional Medicinals; Sebastopol (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Traditional Medicinals, based in Sebastopol, CA, is seeking a QC Analyst I (Microbiology) to perform routine microbiological, physical, and chemical testing on ingredients and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications. The role supports GMP documentation, investigations, and cross-functional quality activities in a regulated laboratory environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related science and 2+ years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, food science, related scientific discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience in quality control or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of chemical laboratory techniques including moisture, ash, extractives, and other routine analytical methods.
• Familiarity with GMP documentation practices and regulated laboratory environments.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to follow written laboratory procedures and accurately document results.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar documentation tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Perform other analytical testing, including moisture, ash, sieves, and essential oil determinations.
• Collect and sample raw materials from warehouse locations.
• Perform environmental monitoring swabbing and analyze and report data.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, including furnaces, hot plates, distillation systems, and other analytical instruments.
• Perform and document out-of-specification (OOS) investigations and non-conforming results.
• Review and follow pharmacopeial monographs and established test methods to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate and complete GMP documentation for all testing and laboratory activities.
• Assist in editing and updating controlled documents, including SOPs and laboratory forms.
• Support laboratory operations and quality processes through routine testing and sample analysis.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, including cleaning of work areas and glassware.
• Perform routine care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Participate in team and cross-functional meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, food science, related scientific discipline, or equivalent education and experience

Job description

SUMMARY:

The QC Analyst I (Microbiology) performs routine microbiological, physical and chemical testing on incoming ingredients and finished products to ensure compliance with established specifications. This role generates GMP-compliant documentation and supports laboratory investigations, analytical processes, and cross-functional quality activities. The position requires a working knowledge of laboratory methods and operates with increasing independence within the Quality Control laboratory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform microbiological testing on raw materials and finished products.


• Perform other analytical testing, including moisture, ash, sieves, and essential oil determinations.


• Collect and sample raw materials from warehouse locations.


• Perform environmental monitoring swabbing and analyze and report data.


• Operate laboratory equipment safely, including furnaces, hot plates, distillation systems, and other analytical instruments.


• Perform and document out-of-specification (OOS) investigations and non-conforming results.


• Review and follow pharmacopeial monographs and established test methods to ensure compliance.


• Maintain accurate and complete GMP documentation for all testing and laboratory activities.


• Assist in editing and updating controlled documents, including SOPs and laboratory forms.


• Support laboratory operations and quality processes through routine testing and sample analysis.


• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.


• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, including cleaning of work areas and glassware.


• Perform routine care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.


• Participate in team and cross-functional meetings.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, food science, related scientific discipline, or equivalent education and experience.


• 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience in quality control or manufacturing environment.


• Working knowledge of chemical laboratory techniques including moisture, ash, extractives, and other routine analytical methods.


• Familiarity with GMP documentation practices and regulated laboratory environments.


• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.


• Ability to follow written laboratory procedures and accurately document results.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar documentation tools.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a regulated laboratory environment .

Travel Requirements (if any):

Travel is within Sonoma County between offices and/or warehouses. Occasional travel to our Virginia location may be requested.

Office Hours/Location:

• This position is based in our Sebastopol location. Office hours are Monday through


• Friday, 8:30 - 5:00 pm. Hours may be flexible based on need and preference


• Remote candidates will not be considered for this role.


• This position is based in Sebastopol, CA. This is an onsite role and job duties are performed onsite.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment working near and around equipment and machinery. Wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

The Salary range for this position is : $ 61,600.00 -$80,850.00

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud equal-opportunity employers. We wholeheartedly embrace authenticity, diversity, and people's differences. We acknowledge, celebrate, and support individuality to the great advantage of our consumers, our stakeholders, our products, and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.