Quality Assurance Analyst (Chemist - Rizal, Palawan)

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Analyze raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.

Oversee daily laboratory activities, including inventory management and equipment maintenance.

Assist in implementing and monitoring food safety and quality management systems.

Ensure compliance with all company quality systems and regulatory documentation requirements.

Inspect all incoming raw materials (e.g., coconuts, additives, packaging materials, and chemicals) under the Quality Department, confirming specifications through standard sampling methods, visual/organoleptic evaluations, and measurement tests.

Identify rejects in the production line, recommend appropriate actions, and initiate requests for the return of unacceptable materials with complete documentation.

Verify the quality of raw materials before releasing them for production.

Collect and test samples of raw ingredients and finished products to ensure manufactured goods are of high quality, match specifications, and align with product labeling for nutritional content.

Assist in sample preparation and perform chemical and microbiological analyses as needed.

Prepare, operate, and update procedures in accordance with the Company’s Document Management System.

Support the establishment, consistent implementation, and monitoring of food safety and quality management systems in adherence to local regulations and customer requirements.

Prepare finished goods evaluation reports to ensure proper product disposition and recommend approval before releasing any product to customers.

Develop, implement, and improve quality assurance procedures and policies.

Perform additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Biology, or a related field.

Minimum 2 years in a quality control or assurance role, preferably in food manufacturing.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with lab equipment.

Preferably a Registered Chemical Technician

Willing to relocate to Rizal, Palawan.