Quality Assurance Technician — GMP & Process Quality

City Brewing Co; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City Brewing Company – Latrobe, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support QA daily activities, monitor production procedures, perform quality analyses, collect samples, and conduct swabbing and CCP checks.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, accurate documentation, and clear communication with cross-functional teams to prevent delays and uphold product quality across processes and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science field; or prior experience in a quality position in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and computer skills.
• Must be able to prioritize an assigned workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends as needed in support of a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs required analytical laboratory tests on process product samples and finished goods; testing on product and packaging materials and incoming products.
• Performs government compliance testing on products that contain alcohol prior to release.
• Evaluates quality data to ensure a quality product; may shutdown packaging equipment to maintain standards.
• Quarantines out of specification product and alerts appropriate production teams of impact.
• Audits operator quality checks to determine completeness and operators' ability to perform tasks.
• Evaluates instrumentation control through the use of statistical process control.
• Monitors and maintains laboratory equipment; coordinates with maintenance as needed.
• Completes required paperwork and data entry accurately and timely.
• Communicates with other departments regarding status of in-process streams, materials, and finished products.
• Maintains housekeeping standards to prevent cross contamination; identifies opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

City Brewing Company – Latrobe, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support QA daily activities, monitor production procedures, perform quality analyses, collect samples, and conduct swabbing and CCP checks.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, accurate documentation, and clear communication with cross-functional teams to prevent delays and uphold product quality across processes and materials.