- Quality Assurance Associate- Food & Supplements Livermore
- Protein Research in Livermore, CA, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
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Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about quality assurance in the food/dietary supplement industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail makes a difference? If so, we want to hear from you! At Protein Research, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety in our manufacturing processes.
About the Role:
As a Quality Assurance Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the standards of our certifying bodies, FDA and our clients. You will assist in ensuring that our products maintain compliance with all quality assurance procedures. Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, you'll be involved in everything from reviewing and organizing essential documentation to supporting production teams in delivering top-notch products.
What You'll Do:
• Review and convert Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) into fillable PDFs to streamline production checks.
• Issue and update batch records based on production schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain meticulous records, track discrepancies, and report on batch record statuses to keep our operations running smoothly.
• Generate COAs for finished products and release finished products in ERP system and communicate it to all stakeholders.
• Maintain several logs such as deviation, change control, customer complaint log, rework, reprocess, in-process etc. ensure they are up to date. Follow up on deadlines to close them in time.
• Create and issue rework, reprocess, in-process forms as needed for production.
• Create, revise and maintain finished product specifications and get QA manager and customer approvals where required.
• Assist in internal audits and collaborate on root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement.
• Organize both physical and electronic documentation, ensuring we are always audit-ready.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide feedback to enhance quality operations.
Who You Are:
• A bachelor’s degree in science, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in quality assurance, ideally in the food and dietary supplements sector.
• Knowledgeable about GMPs, HACCP, allergens, and food safety regulations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• A proactive communicator who thrives under pressure and can manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software tools (ERP systems, Docusign, etc.).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish? That’s a plus!
Why Join Us?
At Protein Research, we believe in investing in our employees. You’ll receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. You’ll also be part of a team that is committed to quality and food safety, making a tangible impact on the lives of our customers.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about this opportunity and ready to contribute to a company that values quality and innovation, we encourage you to apply! Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team.
Livermore CA United States