QA Lab Specialist I – Concord, NC Position Available In Cabarrus, North Carolina

QA Lab Specialist I – Concord, NC S&D Coffee United States, North Carolina, Concord Jun 18, 2025 Back
QA Lab Specialist I
#6023 | Posted 06/04/2025
Concord, North Carolina, United States
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Job Description We are currently seeking a QA Specialist I to join our organization. The Specialist’s responsibilities will include: Maintain data on database for liquid extracts
Maintain microbiology results, send monthly micro verifications to third party lab
Maintain and update laboratory procedures, forms, etc., for approval by QA Supervisor
Knowledgeable in the SQF process and enforcement of its procedures
Knowledgeable in the HACCP process and corrective actions
Identifies non-conforming product and gathers pertinent information needed to help determine disposition
Maintain retain samples and prepare samples for test evaluation during production/manufacturing
Provide Complete COAs to customers in a timely manner
Ship samples to third party labs for routine and specialized testing
Maintain microbiology results, send monthly micro verifications to third party lab
Maintain and update laboratory procedures, forms, etc., for approval by QA Supervisor
Knowledgeable in the SQF process and enforcement of its procedures
Knowledgeable in the HACCP process and corrective actions
Identifies non-conforming product and gathers pertinent information needed to help determine disposition
Provide Complete COAs to customers in a timely manner
Ship samples to third party labs for routine and specialized testing
Participate in testing (physical, microbiological, and organoleptic) for R D projects
Conduct QA Lab special projects as assigned by QA Manager
Assist with Compliance audits — both internal and external e.g. SQF, NCDA, FDA, customer audits
Train new employees on proper use of lab equipment and annual refresher training
Review and file COAs for incoming raw materials (Coffee)
Perform physical and microbiological testing of finished products and other samples as required
Update QA Weekly report
Maintain SDS Sheets for lab chemicals
Perform ATP swabs analysis to verify sanitation procedures
Perform duties as assigned in the areas of Food Safety, Preventive Controls and Food Defense
Other duties as assigned Requisition Number
6023
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Office Hours TBD
Qualification

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in scientific discipline
5+ years QA experience in a manufacturing/production setting strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Acidified Foods Certified or have ability to achieve certification required
HACCP certified
PCQI certification or ability to become certified
Microbiology lab experience strongly preferred
Experience with standard laboratory equipment including pH meter, refractometer, hydrometer, automated titrator, density cup, etc.
Computer skills to include use of Outlook, Word and Excel
Sound communication and writing skills
Sound math skills
Lifting capacity of 50 lbs.
Proven track record of responsibility and reliability
Ability to work varied shifts as needed and weekends
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled