What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lab Specialist I - Concord, NC position at S&D Coffee?
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