Quality Analyst

The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry's latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.

job purpose:

The quality laboratory analyst will provide key support for the quality department and is responsible for generating daily reports and trending information, data entry and collection, project assistance regarding plant projects and R&D projects, communicating with department staff, and providing assistance to the quality assurance laboratory when needed. Additionally assists the Quality Systems Manager in the daily work requirements, including regulatory compliance, document and records review, and audit program upkeep.

responsibilities:

• Support internal and external site audit program including any regulatory inspections as needed. Conduct internal inspections with a cross-functional audit team.
• Assist in plant investigations, i.e. customer complaints, product sampling, non-conforming products, etc.
• Assist the plant in performing specialized testing or analysis.
• Assist R&D department with new testing and projects.
• Provide information and data to the senior quality manager regarding special projects.
• Provide input and support for quality documents, processes and procedures. Ensure all procedures, work aids, forms, etc. are current and document controlled.
• Assist with laboratory projects or tasks assigned by QA Management Team or other site leadership as needed
• Follow all safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Responsible for maintaining all results and reports in a confidential manner in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality. Communicate results to the proper individuals/stakeholders in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area at all times.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of any new LIMS software, internal programs, etc.
• Support QA team with routine laboratory testing including sensory evaluation.
• Ensure all equipment is to be operated in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Assist with/perform new-hire training on specialized laboratory equipment.
• Sample products and prepare special requests for products.
• Assist in the sampling and inspection of products for VIP orders.

skills/qualifications required:

• College degree is highly preferred or equivalent experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Dairy Industry experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong focus on details and accuracy of any required paperwork.
• Self-starter and self-motivated with the ability to complete work assignments based on broad directions with a minimum of supervision.
• Knowledge of materials management techniques.
• Effectively able to communicate both verbal and written with various cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, WMS). Experience with PowerBI a plus.

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 40-45 hours/sitting/standing/walking/lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Assist can be provided.

food safety responsibilities:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

position location:Webster, NY

reports to: Quality Systems Manager

travel requirements: <10%

exempt/nonexempt: Nonexempt