Quality Analyst

REPCO, a food manufacturer since 1945, provides the world with the highest quality nutritional premixes for Commercial Mills, Bakeries, and Food Manufacturers! We are seeking a full-time Quality Analyst to add to our Quality Team. This position is Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM CST. The starting hourly rate is $24.00 per hour with the opportunity for increases based upon successful completion and proficiency in our Quality Training Program.  

Job Purpose:  To provide the highest level of quality standards in providing best-in-class laboratory services to internal and external customers as an ISO-certified lab.

Essential Functions:

• Skillful handling and execution of analytical chemistry, methodologies, and systems for purpose of delivering accurate results to internal and external customers.

• Efficient and safe operation in a lab environment with a variety of equipment and glassware

such as FTIR, UPLC chromatograph, ICP, ovens, muffle furnace, pH meter, lab glassware,

Spectrometer and Fluorometer, as examples.

• Maintain records relating to all quality activities as documented in SOPs, test methods,

reserve samples, and batch-related documents.

• Assist in the design, implementation, execution, and interpretations of experiments at the laboratory, pilot, and plant scale.

• Consulting with all internal customers to ensure their expectations are being met.

• Active participation in food safety programs, inspections, HACCP verifications, housekeeping, and training.

• Responsible for following all good manufacturing practices, applicable HACCP principles, laws, and statutory regulations/guidelines in alignment with ISO 17025 and FDA, monitoring CCPs, and

other work as assigned.

• Sampling, testing, and interpretation for microbiology activity.

• Proactively work with staff in achieving the organization's objectives.

• Projects as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

competency, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge and Experience:

•2+ years of basic chemistry and/or laboratory experience with a BS in Chemistry or Science.

•Familiarity with ISO 17025, OSHA, and HACCP are a plus.

•Food industry experience preferred.

•Consistent and open communication at all levels within and outside the organization.

•Able to work with others to deliver results against challenging schedules.

  REPCO is an EEO Employer and Provides a Drug-Free Workplace.