.  JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of QA Supervisor, the QA Analyst is responsible for checking the physical and chemical analyses of all incoming raw and packaging materials, in-process and finished products. Conducts plant and warehouse inspection and give recommendation on proper material disposition. Monitors in-line process and packaging activities; help in implementation of QA related activities.

II.    DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Reports to the QA Supervisor, Asst. QA/RD Manager, QA/RD Manager all pertinent information regarding daily activities/faulty and problem.
• Performs physical, chemical and microbiological analyses of raw materials, in process, finished product, water and wastewater and evaluate them as to specified frequency of checking.
• Analyzes potential problem, determine possible causes of defects and make necessary recommendation.
• Monitors, revalidate raw material stocks and finished goods.
• Helps production in quality troubleshooting.
• Checks, supports and coordinates with production regarding sanitation condition of the plant.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety procedures and guidelines and company rules and regulations.
• Informs the QA Supervisor on all matters affecting product.
• Responsible for the custodianship of material and product testing records.
• Ensures that the standard set specifications are being met to attain good quality product.

• Ensures compliance to established Food Safety Management System (FSMS).
• Conducts audit at planned intervals to determine whether the FSMS conforms to planned arrangements, requirements established by organization; effectively implemented and update.
• Responsible for incoming material, process and line monitoring and inspection and testing of finished goods following the Quality Plan, PRP Plan, HACCP Plan and the Quality Assurance and Test Manual (QATM).
• Performs any other duty that may be assigned as necessary.
• Responds to all Quality & Food Safety Management and Management System such as GMP, HACCP

III.  BASIC RELATIONSHIP

• Immediate Superior: QA Supervisor
• Next Level Superior: QA and R&D Manager
• Internal Contacts: Coordinates with Production, Supply Chain and other related departments.

• Must be a graduate of BS Chemistry, BS Food Technology, BS Chemical Engineering, preferably licensed.
• At least one (1) year working experience as analyst in food processing company.
• Must be familiar with laboratory apparatus and their applications.
• With initiative and is willing to work on overtime schedule when necessary.
• Must be of good moral character.