Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Requirements

• Strong understanding of FDA regulations for food and dietary supplements.
• Familiarity with GMP and HACCP principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately document and interpret quality control data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills for interfacing with other departments and providing training as needed.
• Familiarity with CO2 extraction processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for data entry and report generation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Monitor and verify that all products comply with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to FDA requirements for food and dietary supplements, including the specific guidelines around purity, potency, and safety.
• Oversee critical control points in the CO2 extraction process to ensure consistency and safety.
• Monitor and document parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure) during supercritical CO2 extraction to ensure quality consistency.
• Assist in troubleshooting and adjusting processing parameters to address quality issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all quality control checks, sample submission, test results, and corrective actions in accordance with FDA and GMP documentation standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits, helping to provide required documentation and evidence of compliance with industry regulations.
• Ensure production team members are adhering to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), providing guidance or retraining as necessary.
• Identify areas for improvement within the quality control process and recommend modifications to procedures, methods, or equipment to enhance product quality.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions in response to recurring issues or audit findings.
• Provide training to production staff on quality standards, testing procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Support production teams in understanding quality requirements and assist in troubleshooting quality concerns.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations in the workplace.
• Implement and monitor procedures to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure all activities align with HACCP and other relevant food safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience with supercritical CO2 extraction or botanical material processing is highly desirable.