QA Technician (Food Science)
– Boston, MA
The QA/QC team member shares the
responsibility for the quality assurance function of the entire company.
This position requires an active participation in the tasks necessary to
ensure that our company produces a safe and consistent product of the
highest quality and that all products are in compliance with government
specs and company standards.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Reports to QC/QA Manager.
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Assistance in the ongoing development, implementation and management of all
aspects of quality program. Includes maintaining SOPs (Standard Operating
Procedures) and product specification for all product lines.
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Assistance in monitoring of processing parameters (temperature, weight, equipments calibration and others) to satisfy HACCP
program requirements.
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Assistance in management of HAACP program (data entry, document reviewing,
filing, monitoring, procedure development, calibrations, etc.)
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Assistance in ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and
food safety standards issued by FDA and other federal, state, and local
agencies involved with food safety activities.
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Assists in maintaining up-to-date records for compliance with federal,
state, HAACP regulations.
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Assistance for ongoing employee training activities designed to keep
employees knowledgeable and informed of SOPs, methods, and Good
Manufacturing Procedures.
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Ensures that standards for personal hygiene are met and implements
corrective actions where needed.
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Works with plant supervisors to assure compliance with SOPs and GMPs.
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Assistance in overseeing the company’s sanitation program.
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Assistance in monitoring cleaning staff.
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Assists in environmental and product testing program including ongoing
laboratory testing of environment, raw material, and finished product.
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Attention to product detail, product taste and product appearance.
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Ensure daily samples are collected and sent to laboratory.
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Provide recommendations for process improvements to eliminate the potential
for food contamination while maximizing productivity.
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Actively participate in continuous improvement processes
Required skills:
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
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Bachelor’s Degree (Biology, Food Science or related fields)
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Experience in food facilities.
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Knowledge of FDA & USDA regulatory programs as well as Food Safety
& Quality Systems is a plus.
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Good organizational skills and be able to work independently.
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Able to work in face paced environment and recognize and easily adapt to
changing priorities.
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Able to present data obtained in organized presentable manner.
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Basic computer skills are necessary (Microsoft Excel and Word).
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Good oral and written communication skills. Bilingual Spanish/English is a
plus.
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Meticulous attention to detail
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Able to lift up to 35lbs.
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Tolerate temperature extremes (hot and cold) in working in walk-in and
around ovens, coolers and freezers.
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Ability to be flexible and work and communicate well with others.
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Commitment to the objectives of the organization.
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Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s
standard operating procedures, policies, and applicable health, state and
federal regulations including OSHA & HACCP.
High degree of
initiative, sense of urgency and flexibility
Contact:
Boston Lab Support
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Job Type:
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Contract Hire
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Job Status:
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Full Time
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Locations:
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Massachusetts-Boston South
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Categories:
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Food & Beverage
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E-mail
or Apply Online
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