QA/QC Specialist

About Us: ProTab Laboratories was established in 2004 as a state-of-the-art facility in Southern California with a single goal in mind…to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers in a continually changing business environment. ProTab Laboratories offers the flexibility to provide manufacturing services for tablet, capsule, and powder form products as well as high-capacity granulation, milling and blending processes for nutritional and dietary supplements.

Why Work For Us: At ProTab Laboratories, our mission is to be our customers’ most valuable asset and we are committed to developing that same relationship with our employees by providing competitive pay, generous benefits, and a positive company culture that values opportunities for professional growth and learning.

Some of our benefit offerings include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (employee coverage is 100% company paid!)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company Paid Sick Time, Vacation, and Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedules
• And a lot more!

About the Position:

The QA/QC Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with established quality standards, department SOPs, cGMP regulations, and safety rules by providing administrative support, in-line monitoring, and quality control checks of in-process production and finished goods

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluate in-process production and finished goods for friability, weight, hardness, disintegration, and thickness.
• Ensure that the specifications of raw materials align with the Certificate of Analysis.
• Identify allergenic materials for special handling and segregation.
• Gather and submit samples for testing at all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Perform visual inspections and swab testing to ensure the cleanliness of the manufacturing facility. Take corrective action when appropriate.
• Document all testing and evaluation results properly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Report all suspected and/or confirmed non-conformances to the Director of QA & Regulatory Affairs.
• Ensure production batches are manufactured according to the batch production record instructions or that approved deviations are in place where batch production requirements are not met.
• Review batch record documentation for completeness, securing corrections or justifications when deficiencies are found.
• Verify that all equipment used for QA/QC is properly calibrated (calibrate when needed) and meets specifications.
• Responsible for updates and ongoing maintenance of the Master Sanitation Schedule with final oversight in all sanitation activities including purchasing and inventory.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive pest control program.
• When required, wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, masks, face shields, etc.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures, cGMP regulations, and safety rules.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management as well as office and manufacturing personnel.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of QA/QC experience in the pharmaceutical/nutraceutical or food industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, QA/QC, food safety standards, HACCP, and NSF standards under 21 CFR part 111 and 117.
• Ability to calculate the Nutritional Fact panel based on ingredient data.
• Dependable and punctual with the ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with others in a professional, tactful, and sensitive manner.
• Ability to work independently and self-manage and work well as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and thriving in a fast-paced work environment with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to read, write, comprehend and speak English is required. Fluency in Spanish and/or Vietnamese is a plus!
• BA/BS in chemistry or biochemistry and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Pay Transparency: In order to comply with equal pay and pay transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $23.60-$28.88 per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, reproductive health decision-making (including, but not limited to, a decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product or medical service for reproductive health), or any other characteristic protected by law. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (949) 635-1930.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the business purposes that the Company collects, receives, maintains, and uses the types of Personal Information about you as described below as part of your job application include:

• To comply with state and federal law and regulations requiring employers to maintain certain records;
• To evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment;
• To obtain and verify background check and references, and
• To communicate with you regarding your candidacy for employment.

Personal Identifiers: Name, alias, postal or mailing address, email address, telephone number.

Pre-Hire Information: Job application, resume, social security number, driver’s license or state identification card number, passport number, background check results, physical, drug & alcohol test results, job interview notes, and candidate evaluation records.

Employment History: Information regarding prior work experience, positions held, names and contact information of prior employers and supervisors, and reasons for leaving prior jobs.

Education Information: Information from resumes and job applications regarding educational history; transcripts or records of degrees and vocational certifications obtained.

If you become employed by the Company, the Company will notify you of additional categories of Personal Information that it collects, receives, and maintains for business purposes.