Quality Assurance Technician

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: St. Augustine, FL

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing quality inspections, documentation review, and compliance checks to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 regulations and company current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards. This role plays a critical part in ensuring dietary supplements meet all regulatory, quality, and safety requirements prior to release.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inprocess and final inspections of production, packaging, and labeling operations to ensure compliance with approved Batch Records, specifications, and SOPs.
• Support multiple Quality Assurance functions, which may include batch record review, document and data control, receiving inspection, product hold and release activities, and other QA support functions as required.
• Conduct line clearance checks and routine GMP audits of the production floor and warehouse.
• Monitor manufacturing operations for compliance with quality system requirements, including cleanliness, equipment setup, labeling accuracy, and proper documentation practices.
• Document and report deviations, nonconformances, and outofspecification (OOS) results in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with investigations related to deviations, complaints, and CAPAs (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Support environmental monitoring programs and product sampling activities.
• Verify calibration and cleaning status of equipment prior to use.
• Assist with internal, customer, and thirdparty audits by retrieving and organizing requested documentation.
• Promote and enforce GMP, hygiene, and safety practices throughout all manufacturing and warehouse areas.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field preferred.
• 13 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a cGMPregulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 111 regulations and cGMP requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced manufacturing environment.
• Consistent ability to follow SOPs, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Working Conditions

• Work environment is split between office, manufacturing, and warehouse settings.
• Position requires standing, walking, bending, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with all safety protocols.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds may be required.

Active Confectionary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all individuals with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. Selection for all roles is based solely on individual merit.