3rd Shift QA Analyst

$45,760 - $52,000/Yr

Astrix Technology - Gahanna, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Gahanna, OH

About the position

The 3rd Shift QA Analyst position at Astrix Technology is crucial for ensuring the quality of incoming ingredients, in-process products, and finished products. The analyst will be responsible for monitoring compliance with quality standards and reporting any non-conformance to the QA Supervisor or Manager. This role operates on a 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM schedule, Monday through Friday, with some rotating overtime on weekends. The position starts as a 6-month contract with the potential for full-time conversion.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of ingredients, products, or packages and monitor tests according to established procedures.
• Document all results neatly and precisely.
• Label and maintain 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 with GMPs.
• Recommend methods to improve processes to reduce waste, improve productivity, and enhance quality or consistency.
• Accurately weigh colors, flavors, and other small ingredients.
• Test R&D samples for food safety and specification development.
• Analyze 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 the integrity of all testing components.
• Assist in projects involving shelf-life studies and auditing retains.

Requirements

• Current students pursuing a BS in Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science or recent graduates 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.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Dependable and able to work part-time hours without scheduling conflicts.

Benefits

• Base pay of $22/hr with some flexibility.
• Pay rate upon conversion to full-time is $25/hr after 6 months.