Job description
Join our fast-growing manufacturing team as a Quality Control Analyst. Based in Los Angeles, you will ensure product quality from incoming materials through final packaging, partnering with production and engineering to meet ISO 9001 and GMP standards.
As a Quality Control Analyst, you will develop and execute testing protocols, perform in-process and final inspections, collect and analyze quality data, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives that drive defect reduction and operational efficiency.
We offer a collaborative, data-driven work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth in a company committed to quality and customer satisfaction.
Responsibility
- Develop, implement, and validate QC testing protocols for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.
- Perform incoming material inspections and in-process checks to ensure specification conformance.
- Lead root cause investigations for non-conforming products and document corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate quality records, charts, and certificates of analysis (COAs).
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to drive product quality improvements.
- Support internal audits and external customer audits; assist in CAPA processing.
- Monitor and report key quality metrics; identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
- Stay current with industry standards (ISO 9001, GMP) and implement best practices.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2+ years of quality control experience in manufacturing or a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of QC testing methods, instrumentation, and data analysis tools.
- Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems and GMP guidelines.
- Proficient in statistical process control (SPC) and data-driven decision making.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain documentation accuracy.
- Proficiency with Excel and QA software; familiarity with Minitab or similar statistical software is a plus.