Quality Assurance Coordinator coordinates daily laboratory and quality assurance activities to ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This role performs laboratory analyses, authorizes product release, blocks non‑conforming product, oversees environmental hygiene and packaging materials, and coordinates the work of a small laboratory team. In the absence of senior laboratory or QA roles, this position coordinates laboratory operations and shift coverage.
What you’ll do- Ensure RM and PM consignment received from Approved Vendors.
- Sampling of incoming raw and packing material as per standard.
- Review and maintain the Inward register for raw material and FG.
- Analysis of finished goods/ RM as per the specification/ method of analysis and release the RM/PM/FG in oracle.
- Maintain raw data/ work sheet for all analysis (RM/PM) conducted as per respective procedures and specifications.
- Preparation and review of COA, SOP’s, protocols and reports.
- Tracking External lab testing & compliances report.
- Maintaining specifications and formats of different materials.
- Maintenance of reference/ working standards samples.
- Preparation and standardization of standard solutions.
- Maintain record of retain/ control samples and destruction record of expired retain/ control samples.
- Preparation of chemical reagents and volumetric solutions and their self-life study .
- Maintain calibration records and logbooks of lab instruments.
- Maintain compliance with good laboratories and good documentation practices.
- Ensure to maintain the 5S in lab.
- Maintain inventory of chemicals and glassware of chemical lab. PRN related to lab chemicals, glassware, equipment, spare parts and other accessories related to lab work.
- Stop or escalate activities, processes, or equipment that pose product safety, quality, safety, environmental, or asset‑protection risks
- B.Sc./M.Sc. chemistry, B.Tech chemical, B. Pharma/M. Pharma
- 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance, laboratory operations, food safety, or manufacturing quality roles
- Experience performing laboratory analyses and interpreting results against specifications
- Experience coordinating daily work or guiding small teams in an operational environment
- Candidate preferably should have pharmaceutical industry background (particularly in Oral Liquid manufacturing OR API manufacturing) or the chemical industry with hands-on experience in Quality Control activities, along with a strong understanding of regulatory, GMP and compliance requirements.
- Experience performing laboratory analyses and interpreting results against specifications
- Experience with documentation, reporting, and data entry related to laboratory or quality results
- Ability to work independently, make decisions and escalate risks appropriately.
- Accuracy with detail, planning and organizing, efficiency, business acumen.
- Good Communication & teamwork skills.
- Working knowledge of food safety systems, CCP/CP controls, and hygiene standards
- Experience with documentation, reporting, and data entry related to laboratory or quality results
- Proficiency with standard office software and laboratory recordkeeping systems
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Valid FDA Licence is mandatory
Skills Required
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, B.Pharm, or M.Pharm
- 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance, laboratory operations, food safety, or manufacturing quality
- Experience performing laboratory analyses and interpreting results against specifications
- Experience coordinating daily work or guiding small teams in an operational environment
- Experience with documentation, reporting, and data entry related to laboratory or quality results
- Working knowledge of food safety systems, CCP/CP controls, and hygiene standards
- Proficiency with standard office software and laboratory recordkeeping systems
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, and escalate risks appropriately
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, planning, organization, efficiency, and communication skills
- Valid FDA license
- Pharmaceutical industry experience, particularly in oral liquid or API manufacturing, or chemical industry experience with hands-on quality control work
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
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What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
