Quality Specialist/ Microbiologist at Polar Beverages · Schenecta…

QUALITY SPECIALIST/ MICROBIOLOGIST Location: Schenectady, NY, US Overview: Adirondack Beverages is looking to add a Quality Specialist to their team. • Create Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in their delivery. • Facilitate third-party lab testing for products as needed, monitoring the types of testing and when it is required.  • Review lab results to ensure that quality standards are being upheld and customer requirements are being met     • Review in-house lab testing results, notifying Quality Manager of any out-of-specification results.                                                             • Monitor and report on yields as assigned and notify Quality Manager of any issues or high losses. • Perform routine product inspections on the line, looking for dents, wrinkles, code quality, seam/cap application quality, correct material usage, label application, etc. • Support Quality Lab Technicians as needed and assist with questions regarding product specifications and sample collection. • Auditing the accuracy of recordkeeping regarding lot numbers and batch ingredients.  • Work closely with Quality Manager, Quality Supervisors, syrup technicians, lab technicians, line foreman, receiving and shipping warehouse teams, and production schedulers to help improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow.  • Perform miscellaneous projects as needed.  • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality.  Job Requirements: •    Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy •    Strong analytical skills •    Ability to read, write and keep records •    Good computer skills including literacy with Excel and Word Physical Requirements: •    Ability to “be on your feet” from beginning to end of shift. •    Able to lift materials up to 50 pounds