Quality Control Analyst I – Material Validation & Compliance

Threshold Enterprises; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Threshold Enterprises in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking a Quality Control Technical Analyst I to evaluate test results from in-house and contract laboratories, ensuring ingredients meet internal specs for supplements. You will work with Purchasing, QA, and R&D to maintain cGMP compliance across ingredients, products, and processes.

The role collaborates with ERP systems, reviews supplier documentation, and supports internal audits while following GDP practices and safety SOPs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, preferably in a science-related field.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with great attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good math skills and familiarity with general scientific terminology, particularly in chemistry and biology.
• Strong computer and technology literacy, and ability to learn various data tracking software programs.
• Willingness to maintain full self-accountability, accountability as a team, and to integrate constructive criticism.
• 20/20 or corrected vision.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming raw materials including intake, sample submission, interpretation of test results, write up, dispositioning of materials as released or rejected, stickering, and scanning and filing of completed CoA packets.
• Interpret laboratory test results and supplier/ contract manufacturer documentation and evaluate them against established internal specifications for ingredients and finished products.
• Review and request information from suppliers as required on internal specification sheets and submit spec update requests as needed.
• Use ERP software to track location, status, and ownership of materials in process.
• Investigate and recertify expired raw materials to extend expiration dates.
• Review and approve supplier documents as part of the Supplier Qualification and Material Assessment processes.
• Peer review CoA packets for accuracy and GDP.
• Sort leftover sample materials into hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
• Assist other team members in learning and completing tasks as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and safety SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication

Strong math skills

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Team accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio

OneDrive

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Threshold Enterprises in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking a Quality Control Technical Analyst I to evaluate test results from in-house and contract laboratories, ensuring ingredients meet internal specs for supplements. You will work with Purchasing, QA, and R&D to maintain cGMP compliance across ingredients, products, and processes.

The role collaborates with ERP systems, reviews supplier documentation, and supports internal audits while following GDP practices and safety SOPs.