Quality Control Sample Specialist

NeoLife; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NeoLife in Hayward, California, seeks a Quality Control specialist to manage QC samples from receipt to archiving in our Natural Formulas Manufacturing Division. You will handle documentation for manufactured, packaged, and international products and coordinate external lab testing to ensure accuracy and timely results.

The role requires a BS in chemistry with 1–2 years of related experience, strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in chemistry and 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Physically able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, collect, and issue QC documentation for products.
• Coordinate outside lab testing, including test requirements, pricing and turnaround times.
• Enter system data for release, rejection, expiration dates, and requisitions.
• Serve as primary contact with international offices for test results.
• Review Certificates of Analysis and packaging docs for accuracy.
• File QC reports electronically and maintain logs for Africa and Europe.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance and calibrations with vendors.
• Organize QC retain samples and retrieve from storage.
• Perform daily calibration tasks such as balance and pH meter checks.
• Follow chemical hygiene plan and safety practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NeoLife is a nutrition company that has been in business for over 65 years and operating in over 50 countries around the world. We offer superior quality products using nature's finest whole food ingredients that are based in nature and backed by leading edge science. We are on a mission to make the world a healthier and happier place. We believe that because people matter, health and wellness should matter.

This position is in our Natural Formulas Manufacturing Division which is located in Hayward, California.

POSITION SUMMARY

Manages and tracks Quality Control test samples from the point of receiving into the lab to archiving.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for receiving, collecting, and issuing documentation for Manufactured, Packaged, and International products.
• Responsible for coordination of all outside lab testing. Includes specific test requirements, pricing and turnaround time. Consult with accounting for issuance of Purchase Orders.
• Perform system transactions for release, rejection, expiration date, heavy metal data entry and issuance of requisitions.
• Act as primary contact for communication with international offices regarding release and rejection results.
• Close review of all incoming Certificate of Analysis’ and packaging documents for accuracy, and issuing supporting documentation required for shipping.
• File QC test reports and associated paperwork electronically at appropriate locations for future reference, as well as completing African and European logs, heavy metal and contaminant logs.
• Communicate with vendors for timely instrument maintenance, repairs, and annual calibrations.
• Organize QC retain samples. Retrieve samples from storage locations when requested.
• Perform daily rotational tasks such as balance calibration, protein tasting, pH meter calibration etc.
• Follow chemical hygiene plan and lab safety practices.
• Perform any other task assigned by QC manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry and 1-2 years of related experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Attention to detail, critical-thinking skills, superior organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Flexible and a team player.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs routinely.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States without visa or employer sponsorship. NeoLife offers a comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, health care & dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and other great benefits!