QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

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QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

Richmond, CA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Quality Assurance Technician works independently and coordinates essential Quality Assurance / Quality Control functions from raw materials and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) verification through finished product release (includes quality control of manufacturing

    Nutiva employees are expected to embrace Nutiva’s four values of Passion, Purity, Community, and Well-Being. These values guide our team in representing Nutiva to our associates, vendors, and customers.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Perform component or product inspection, sampling, analyses following standard methods and procedures, and approval/release. Incorporate or develop new procedures as needed.
    • Evaluate validity of test data received/obtained. Review data for conformance to specifications.
    • Record test data, enter data into computer, and generate Certificates of Analyses.
    • Maintain equipment, records (logs, documentation, calibration etc.), laboratory area, and retention samples in compliance with codified regulatory guidelines and company procedures (cGLPs, cGMPs, SOPs).
    • Maintain adequate inventory levels of laboratory supplies and/or supplies needed for QA activities at contract manufacturing locations (identify, purchase, etc.).
    • Develop, adhere to and improve laboratory safety procedures. Independent responsibility for compliance with Laboratory Hazardous Waste Generator (CCR Title 22 66260.10) regulations and Annual State EPA licensure. Generate laboratory safety standard operating procedures, Injury Illness Prevention Plan (California) documentation and other formal laboratory safety documentation as needed.
    • Inspection and/or auditing of manufacturing processes, records, or products while emphasizing adherence to cGMP standards. Interpret and enforce Nutiva QA/QC standards to ensure product quality.
    • May be involved in experiment design and execution. Analysis shows scientific judgment with few errors/omissions.
    • Liaise with outside entities (contract manufacturers, laboratory equipment vendors, etc.).
    • QA production line inspection audits / cGMP checks.
    • Incoming component (raw materials, packaging, etc.), Work-in-progress (WIP), or finished good (FG) inspection, review, testing, approval, release, rejection and disposition.
    • Maintain QA documentation and records – both physical and electronic.
    • Sample and maintain QA retention samples.
    • Conduct in-house QA analyses including laboratory tests via official methods, sensory (taste/smell), visual, etc. as needed for components, products, complaint resolution, etc.
    • Obtain and prepare samples as required for third party laboratory analysis.
    • Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    POSITION-SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

    • Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience in a quality, laboratory or cGMP regulated production environment in 21 CFR regulated industries (i.e., food, dietary supplements, personal care, medical devices, etc.).  
    • Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills in order to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
    • Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail required.

    TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

    Familiarity / knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP/food safety, laboratory safety, GFSI/SQF, ISO, National Organic Program and Kosher guidelines a plus.

    Proficient with Microsoft Windows or Apple computer operating systems and applications including:

    • Microsoft Office Suite (or comparable); word, excel and power point.
    • Relational databases and other tools to compile and interpret quantitative data.

    Experience working with version-controlled forms, procedures, policies and work flows.

    EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED

    • Four-year college degree in a technical/scientific discipline (Food, Physical, or Biological Sciences preferred).

    WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Sitting 30%; Walking 30%; Standing 40%.
    • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
    • Exposure to warehouse and manufacturing equipment hazards.
    • Some travel required.

    ABOUT US

    An innovative leader in the organic food industry, Nutiva (www.nutiva.com) is the world's best-selling brand of organic coconut, hemp, chia and red palm superfoods. We’re living our mission: to nourish people and planet. We donate 1% of sales to support sustainable agriculture. Inc. Magazine has named Nutiva one of the fastest-growing private companies in America for six years in a row. The atmosphere here at Nutiva is fast-paced and ever-changing, but we think that's what makes it exciting. Together we can revolutionize the way the world eats.