Quality Assurance Technician

American Society for Quality; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society for Quality in Harleysville, Pennsylvania is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure our products meet established quality standards and food safety requirements throughout the manufacturing process. This role performs hands-on inspections, testing, documentation, and cross-departmental communication to support safe, consistent, and high-quality production.

You will act as a quality control gatekeeper, identifying issues, proposing improvements, and upholding regulatory

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, food safety regulations, and cGMPs.
• Ability to perform lab testing and effectively use lab equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP or QMS experience preferred.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods using approved protocols.
• Sample and verify incoming products.
• Identify defects, deviations, or non-conformance issues and document findings clearly.
• Place materials or finished goods on HOLD when necessary.
• Conduct sanitation, hygiene, GMP, swabbing, and pre-operational inspections.
• Perform organoleptic (sensory) testing and prepare/send samples to 3rd-party labs.
• Approve raw materials, work-in-progress, or finished batches when applicable.
• Support continuous improvement and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
• Assist in investigations of customer complaints or product issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection and testing records.
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and leadership teams to resolve issues and maintain consistent standards.
• Communicate clearly and professionally regarding quality concerns or process changes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety Knowledge

Lab Testing

Detail-Oriented

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP/QMS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food safety certifications (PCQI, HACCP, Food Defense) preferred

Tools

Lab Equipment

Job description

Location: Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician (QA Tech) plays a critical role in ensuring our products meet established quality standards and food safety requirements throughout the manufacturing process. This role performs hands-on inspections, testing, documentation, and cross-departmental communication to support safe, consistent, and high-quality production. You will act as a quality control gatekeeper, identifying issues, proposing improvements, and upholding regulatory standards such as HACCP, BRC, and cGMPs.

Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities

• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods using approved protocols.
• Sample and verify incoming products.
• Identify defects, deviations, or non-conformance issues and document findings clearly.
• Place materials or finished goods on HOLD when necessary.
• Conduct sanitation, hygiene, GMP, swabbing, and pre-operational inspections.
• Perform organoleptic (sensory) testing and prepare/send samples to 3rd-party labs.
• Approve raw materials, work-in-progress, or finished batches when applicable.
• Support continuous improvement and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
• Assist in investigations of customer complaints or product issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection and testing records.
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, and leadership teams to resolve issues and maintain consistent standards.
• Communicate clearly and professionally regarding quality concerns or process changes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing (required).
• Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, food safety regulations, and cGMPs.
• Ability to perform lab testing and effectively use lab equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and communicate quality issues.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP or QMS experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food safety certifications (PCQI, HACCP, Food Defense) preferred.

The client offers a competitive salary package that is dependent on qualifications and experience, as well as a strong benefit package, plus participation in a company-wide bonus plan.

Please note that all candidates applying must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Client will NOT sponsor.