Quality Assurance Specialist

Phibro Animal Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist at our Quincy, IL sites. This entry-level role supports the QA program, ensuring FDA compliance and third-party certification requirements.

You will monitor certificates of analysis and conformance, review COAs, and assist in cGMP monitoring. Strong organizational and computer skills are needed to excel in a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required; some college coursework preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports FSQMS elements to ensure FDA and third-party compliance.
• Monitors certificate system and completes product certificates as required.
• Generates incident reports using the JDE-based Incident Reporting System.
• Assists the Quality Control Supervisor in reviewing issues and implementing improvements.
• Interacts with multiple departments to carry out routine duties.
• Reviews supplier COAs for non-conformances and maintains storage for retrieval.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Professional interaction

Education

High School/GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals. Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,400 employees worldwide. At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be. If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions. The Quality Assurance Specialist is an integral part of our Quality team based out of our US - Quincy, IL - South Plant, US - Quincy, IL - North Plant site. Compensation range for this position is $45,000.00 - $60,000.00

Position Summary

Entry level position to support the quality processes through the monitoring, evaluation and creation of product and ingredient certificates of analysis and certificates of conformance as part of the Phibro’s Dynamic Quality Assurance (DQA) program ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and third-party certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support for various elements of the Food Safety and Quality Management System (FSQMS) in compliance with FDA and third-party certification requirements.
• Monitors the automated certificate system and completes additional product certificates as required.
• Generates incident reports because of both customer and internally generated documentation related issues with the JDE based Incident Reporting System (IRS).
• Assists the Quality Control Supervisor in reviewing issues concerning internal and external failures and implementing processes or system changes.
• Effectively interacts with all departments as part of performing normal job duties.
• Reviews supplier COAs for non-conformances and manages their storage for easy retrieval.
• Assists in monitoring manufacturing and warehousing facilities for compliance with cGMPs.
• Provides back-up support in the absence of the Quality Control Supervisor.

Other Duties

• Special projects and duties as assigned.

Competencies

Technical/Operational

• Ability to efficiently utilize systems and processes to obtain required information
• Ability to manage multiple programs or projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Personal

• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Effective written and verbal interpersonal communication skills

Education & Additional Requirements

• High School Graduate or G.E.D. Equivalent; some college course work preferred
• Intermediate typing skills
• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Experience with ERP systems and quality documentation preferred

To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits

Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition

Division: Animal Health & Nutrition

Department: Quality

Location: US - Quincy, IL - South Plant, US - Quincy, IL - North Plant

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours)