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QA Lab Specialist I - Concord, NC
 S&D Coffee | |
 United States, North Carolina, Concord | |
 Dec 20, 2025 | |
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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 | |