QA Associate - Sarcoxie, MO

Overview

Kemin is seeking a detail-oriented QA Associate to join their team in Sarcoxie, Missouri. This role supports quality management system activities, reviews documentation, participates in audits, coordinates quality processes, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review batch records and bring variances forward, as applicable.
• Follow all procedures and SOPs/forms and assist with updates.
• Maintain proper quality documentation.
• Support Change Management process as necessary.
• Participate in internal audits, as necessary.
• Facilitate GMP audits, as applicable.
• Trained on external audit process and support, as necessary.
• Coordinate Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, as applicable.
• May collect samples, prepare shipments and inspect raw materials and finished goods.
• May perform raw material, finished goods, and packaging release, with supervision, as applicable.
• Daily data entry as applicable.
• Assist with nonconformities, as applicable.
• Follows and maintains an environment of food and/or feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 5 years of related experience, or Associates Degree with 2 years of related experience or Bachelor's Degree (4 year degree) with no experience.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, inspection, internal and external auditing, GMP, or other related experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation and flexibility to work both the Verona and Sarcoxie sites as needed.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and interact well with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to use computer systems, MS Office, M3 LIMs, etc.
• Must have attention to detail with good written, oral communication and math skills.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, perform maintenance, instruct and perform method validation on lab equipment.