3rd Shift QA Analyst

3rd Shift QA AnalystLaboratoryGahanna, OH, USPay Rate Low: 22 | Pay Rate High: 22

Added - 10/10/2024

Apply for JobOverview:The analyst position is key in maintaining the quality of incoming ingredients, in line product, and finished product. This person shall report any non-conformance of finished product to the QA Supervisor or Manager.

The schedule for the position is 10:30p-07:00a Monday – Friday

Currently our 3 rd shift Analysts work a staggered pattern of schedules (Sun-Thurs, Mon-Fri) and cover Saturday nights with rotating overtime

Note: In general, 3 rd shift works considerably less OT, versus 1 st and 2 nd shift

Base pay for the role is $22/hr (some flexibility)

Pay rate upon conversion to full time is $25/hr (6-month contract-to-hire)

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:Collect samples of ingredients, products or packages and monitor test according to established procedures; monitor processes to ensure they are operating consistently; document neatly and precisely all results; Label and maintain samples of ingredients and samples for retains and shelf life monitoring; organize collected data for management review; maintain lab equipment in a clean and orderly fashion; communicate non-compliant results immediately to management; monitor plant for compliance to GMP’s; recommend methods to improve and process to reduce waste, improve productivity, improve quality and/or consistency; accurately weigh colors, flavors and other small ingredients; test R&D samples for Food Safety & specification development.Specific Tests/Skills

Analyze the pH, viscosity, water activity, brix, density, taste, color, texture and appearance of ingredients, in-process, and finished products

Perform titrations to obtain salt, lactic and acetic acid concentrations

Prepare flavors and dyes for ingredients

Inspect production lines and validate integrity of all testing components

Assist in projects involving shelf-life studies and auditing retains

Qualifications

Current students pursuing a BS in Chemistry, Biology or Food Science or recent graduate in specified fields preferred.

Basic math and science skills

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Make and record observations and efficiently organize work tasks and time

Written and oral communication skills

Be able to work and contribute in a team environment

Dependable and able to work part-time hours without scheduling conflicts

INDBHWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.