Quality Assurance Specialist

8 hours ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States Octopi Brewing Full time
Job Summary:

The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring all lab equipment, procedures, and materials are maintained to the highest standards to provide accurate data to internal and external customers in a highly efficient manner. The Quality Specialist, with the assistance of the Quality Manager, will coordinate laboratory technician and microbiologist proficiency testing and refresher training. The Quality Specialist will work cross departmentally to provide a smooth exchange of data and incident investigations to appropriate stakeholders. This role will also assist with growing and developing the Octopi sensory program.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Review, compile, and analyze quality analytical data through statistical process control charting.
  • Identify and communicate trends, anomalies, and potential quality issues.
  • Coordinate process improvement within the quality and production departments based on the data.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all lab activities, testing results, and quality control procedures.
  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor the maintenance activities of the laboratory equipment.
  • Train peers to focus on quality at the source.
  • Ensure proper functioning of all lab equipment and escalate any known issues to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Continuously assess and improve lab processes, methodologies, and testing techniques to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
  • Coordinate new lab personnel training on testing protocols, safety procedures, and quality control practices.
  • Monitor and manage lab inventory, reagents, and supplies to ensure availability for testing and prevent product holds.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce quality control protocols and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality-related challenges.
  • Lead root cause analysis activities and ensure all corrective actions are being completed in a timely fashion throughout the facility.
  • Assist with conducting training on quality assurance concepts and tools throughout the facility.
  • Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations and industry standards related to food and beverage quality and safety.
  • Ensure all lab practices, testing methods, and documentation meet regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify quality and safety attributes as needed.
  • Assist with growing and developing the Octopi sensory program.
  • Adhere to all PPE and GMP requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
About Our Team:

Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.

Qualified and interested individuals should please submit their letter of intention and resume.

Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Offers of employment at Octopi are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.



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