What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Specialist position at Chr. Hansen?
Location: Wausau
State: WI
Country: USA
State: WI
Country: USA
Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?
At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. We strive to include diversity, equality and inclusion into our actions at work on a daily basis. Want to join us?
What we can offer you!
At Chr. Hansen, food and health is at the heart of everything we do and our natural ingredients are consumed by more than 1 billion people every day. As a global market leader in bioscience, we have the opportunity to address important global challenges such as food waste, healthy living and sustainable agriculture and we need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. We strive to include diversity, equality and inclusion into our actions at work on a daily basis. Want to join us?
What we can offer you!
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance – Starts on Day 1! Vision insurance is FREE for employees!
- 401k – up to an 8% contribution (Safe-harbor Company-contribution of 4% of annual base compensation PLUS Company-match of 66 2/3% of first 6% of employee’s contribution)
- Work/Life Balance – Will be eligible for 10 paid Company holidays PLUS all employees start with 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (prorated in first year)
- Flexibility – Various shift options (shift premiums for off-shifts) and remote work policy
- Training & Development – In-house leadership development program & support of continuous learning (training, seminars and certifications)
- Disability Income Protection
- Health Savings (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance 2x annual base salary (up to maximum of $750,000)
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year and approved application
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance up to $3,000 after 1 year and approved application
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with up to $1,000 in incentives
- Company-sponsored holiday party, family picnic & golf outing
- FREE Probiotics for Employees (and covered dependents)! & Discounted prices for additional purchases
At Chr. Hansen, we offer a working opportunity that you can take part in setting the agenda. In each of our 32 global offices, you will be able to experience an agile organization where takes a short way from idea to implementation. We believe that engagement matters. Our inspiring work environment and collaborative culture would allow you to continuously develop both personally and professionally. As a market leader, Chr. Hansen has constantly pioneered science for almost 150 years and expanded into new area for a more sustainable future. Our founder, Christian D. A. Hansen, was a true entrepreneur and his mentality is still very present and valued today. We keep looking for people who can take charge and come up with new ideas to strengthen our team. Join us and take part in making a meaningful difference!
General Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist provides technical and professional assistance to various functions within the organization to support the achievement of quality, safety, sales, and production goals and provides ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
Principal Duties and Responsibilties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. Essential job functions and duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Participate in all Quality Management Systems programs, including investigations, CAPAs, non-conformances, and audits.
- Assist in off-line data collection and trending of quality and process performance data, including communication of data to facility.
- Coordination of supplier management activities, including audits and qualifications.
- Identify, prioritize, communicate, and resolve supplier quality issues.
- Assist in the development of process monitoring systems to reduce process variation in order to reduce/eliminate causes of defects.
- Plan, schedule, and perform internal quality/process audits to assess compliance to regulations and the internal Quality Management System.
- Work with all functional areas to resolve quality issues and assure compliance with regulations, company standards, and customer requirements.
- Write, review, and approve QMS documentation (specifications, SOPs, Work Instructions, etc.)
- Conduct quality related training as required.
- Review and approve Master Manufacturing Records, customer finished goods specification, or product labeling.
- Review Batch Production Records for completeness and accuracy.
- Disposition and release of in-process and finished goods manufactured.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Quality Assurance experience with a focus on quality systems in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals.
- Strong working knowledge in GMP in FDA regulated industry. PCQI preferred.
- Fundamental understanding of a quality system and its development, documentation, implementation, and improvement with respect to standards and regulations.
- Understand problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques.
- Able to plan, control, and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles.
- Excellent communication, organizational, planning, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.
- Self-starter, motivated and ability to work unsupervised.
- Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Experience with EQMS and ERP systems a plus.
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About Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen is a global, differentiated bioscience company that develops natural ingredient solutions for the food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. At Chr. Hansen we are uniquely positioned to drive positive change through microbial solutions. We have worked for over 145 years to enable sustainable agriculture, better food and healthier living for more people around the world. Our microbial and fermentation technology platforms, including our broad and relevant collection of around 40,000 microbial strains, have game-changing potential.
We have come far on our journey, and delivered strong results, and as we continue to unlock the power of good bacteria through new technologies, there is so much more we can do. Our employees are the driving force enabling us to live our mission to pioneer microbial science to improve food, health and productivity. We work passionately, because we know we can make a difference for people, animals and plants. And ultimately for our planet. Innovating for a sustainable future is part of our culture, our history and our strategy and is embedded in our purpose: to grow a better world. Naturally.
At Chr. Hansen we place importance on diversity, equality and inclusion, and we appreciate difference in perspectives. We therefore encourage everybody to apply no matter race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.
If you need more information?
Read more about a career at Chr. Hansen here: https://www.chr-hansen.com/en/career
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- Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
- The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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