QCQA Specialist

The QCQA Specialist is responsible for performing routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished products, with primary focus on Gas Chromatography - Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID) analyses. The role is also responsible for ensuring all QC laboratory instruments remain in a qualified and operational state through proper calibration, verification, preventive maintenance, and coordination with external service providers. In addition, the incumbent supports routine chemical, physical, and sensory evaluations to ensure products meet established quality specifications and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. GC-FID Analysis and Laboratory Testing

. Perform GC-FID analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products according to approved test methods and specifications.

. Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and calibration solutions required for analyses.

. Review chromatographic results and evaluate compliance against established acceptance criteria.

. Investigate abnormal results and support root cause analysis for deviations and out-of-specification findings.

. Maintain accurate laboratory records, chromatograms, and analytical reports in accordance with company requirements.

. Ensure data integrity and compliance with laboratory documentation procedures.

. Operate and maintain chromatography data systems and laboratory software.

Utilize software such as:

OpenLab CDS (preferred)

OpenChrom

Atlas

Silan

2. QC Laboratory Equipment Management

. Act as coordinator for QC laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.

. Develop, maintain, and monitor equipment calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance schedules.

. Coordinate service activities with external vendors, suppliers, and service engineers.

. Ensure all instruments are maintained in a qualified, calibrated, and operational condition.

. Maintain equipment files, service records, calibration certificates, and maintenance documentation.

3. Routine Chemical and Physical Analyses

. Perform routine laboratory testing including but not limited to:

Salt content analysis

Acidvalue determination

Other chemical and physical analyses as required by QC procedures

4. Sensory Evaluation Support

. Support sensory evaluation activities for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

5. Quality System Compliance

. Comply with GMP, food safety, laboratory safety, and quality management system requirements.

. Ensure adherence to ISO22000, FSSC 22000, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.

Experience

. Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a QC laboratory environment, preferably in food, flavour, fragrance, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries.

. Hands-on experience in GC-FID operation and chromatographic data interpretation.

. Experience with quality systems and laboratory equipment management is preferred.

Technical Skills

. Strong knowledge of Gas Chromatography (GC-FID).

. Experience with chromatography software such as:

OpenLab CDS

OpenChrom

Atlas

Silan

. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in:

Chemistry

Food Science& Technology

Chemical Engineering

Analytical Chemistry

Biotechnology

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