Quality Control Analyst

Vitality Works; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays

2 FREE Supplements per month

Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths

Job summary

Vitality Works in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a QC Analyst responsible for performing routine Quality Control functions including testing and ensuring compliance with SOPs. The ideal candidate will have a BS in a life science, at least two years of laboratory experience, and strong analytical skills.

The position offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and extensive work/life benefits including sick leave, vacation, and a gym on campus.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Experience working in a GMP facility.
• Understanding of current GMPs and GLPs for the Dietary Supplement industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and non-routine Quality Control functions.
• Maintain accurate records, perform data entry and documentation.
• Perform raw material and product identification testing using FT-IR.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Multitasking

Education

BS degree in a life science

Tools

HPLC

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Vitality Works Inc - Albuquerque, NM 87121

Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

As a QC Analyst, you will conduct routine and non‑routine Quality Control functions relating to material receiving, lab formulation, analytical testing, microbiological testing, and encapsulation according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and perform data entry, documentation, and inventory counts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Control (QC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identify, troubleshoot, and document deviations from established processes.
• Perform raw material and product identification testing using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT‑IR) as required.
• Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in‑process materials, and finished products as required.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) and water quality testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct analytical testing and quantitative assays using laboratory instrumentation, including High‑Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP‑MS), and other analytical techniques as required.
• Perform in‑house laboratory analyses, including Specific Gravity, Jones Reagent, Solubility, Fill Weight Verification, and other routine QC tests.
• Coordinate and manage the submission of raw materials and finished products to third‑party contract laboratories for testing and analysis.
• Assist in the investigation, documentation, and disposition of nonconforming materials and products.
• Review and approve manufacturing batch records to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Review and approve powder blends for encapsulation and finished encapsulated products.
• Receive, sample, test, and approve USP Ethyl Alcohol in accordance with applicable USP requirements and internal procedures.
• Provide cross‑functional support and backup coverage for Quality Control laboratory operations as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and complete special projects and additional duties as assigned by the QC Laboratory Manager.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a life science such as Chemistry or related field.
• At least two years working in a laboratory setting.
• Experience working in a GMP facility.
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) for the Dietary Supplement industry; specifically, quality control.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure to produce positive outcomes.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Able to sit for long periods of time.
• Position will require some walking, standing and sitting.
• Some lifting of at least 50 pounds on occasion may be required.

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage.
• Health Savings Account.
• Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance.
• Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%.
• Group Voluntary Benefits.
• 2 FREE Supplements per month.
• Amazing on‑campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths.
• Referral Bonus Program.

Vitality Works is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.