QA Analyst

Main Responsibilities

1. Conducts and Implements calibration, validation and verification for both general and specialized analytical methods.

2. Calibrates and validates as per ESTER principles and daily monitors through the Analytical Method Monitoring (A2M) the rapid equipment assigned to him or her.

3. Conducts general and specialized physical, chemical, sensory, microbiological and pathogen analyses on raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, finished products, trial samples, keeping quality samples, market samples, product development samples, industrial chemicals (e.g. NaOH, NaOCl, HCl), production environment and line samples, food, canteen, environment utilities like drinking water, demineralized water, culinary steam, chilled water, cooling water, soft water, feed water and waste water according to Laboratory Instructions and similar standard procedures in a timely manner.

4. Conducts sampling and submission of water sample to NQAC for legionella analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis as part of surveillance and Internal Control Plan to ensure conformance to internal as well as legal specifications.

5. Conducts sampling and submission of water samples (Deep Well and Process Water) to NQAC-Vitell for emergent contaminants and WHO Water compliance analysis and water samples to SGS for Microbiological analyses (Coliform/ E.coli Heterotrophic Plate Count; MPN Pour Plate) on an annual basis as part of surveillance and Internal Control Plan to ensure conformance to internal as well as legal specifications.

6. Delivers accurate and precise analytical results ensuring availability and use of valid reference materials like NRM, SRM, reference materials for sensory attributes and sensory standard and Gold Standards.

7. Conducts timely execution of internal control plan for main laboratory and off-line laboratories (In-line Laboratories) including evaluation of performance of operators and QA personnel performing analytical work. This also includes the evaluation of the sensory panel performance.

8. Implements and conducts self-audits compliance on NGLP, laboratory safety and housekeeping of his or her area of responsibility.

9. Participates in proficiency tests and conducts timely investigation using Go-See-Think-Do in case of questionable result, unsatisfactory result or not reported result.

10. Verifies in-line control checks implemented by operators according to QMS.

11. Conducts NGMP inspection of production areas, engineering workshops, warehouses, container vans, canteen and report NGMP abnormalities in areas inspected.

12. Ensures that main laboratory and off-line laboratories (In-line Laboratories) adheres to the highest standard of Environmental Hygiene to prevent the possible cross-contamination and infection of the samples, analysis, laboratory personnel and the factory. This is achieved through the regular and systematic schedules for maintenance, cleaning, disinfection and microbiological monitoring.

13. Conducts source detection in collaboration with Factory Safety Officer (FSO) and Product Category QA in cases of microbiological and pathogen deviations in raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products, production environment and line samples.

14. Works in accordance with accepted safety practices and standards established by the company and adheres to the special and specific safety precautions established in the official Laboratory Instructions.

15. Trains and develops competence of operators and QA personnel on the following: basic personal hygiene, basic good laboratory practice, basic and advanced sensory evaluation, performance of analytical methods, and evaluation of analytical methods.

16. Complies with the raw material and packaging material chemical contaminants surveillance plan by sending samples on time, consolidates results in database and timely reports of any deviations to laboratory supervisor/manager and factory supply chain.

17. Lifts and sends periodic samples of finished goods requested by PTC Orbe, CPW and other requestors for product review.

18. Performs or participates in activities related to compliance to Nestle Integrated Management System like HIRADC, AIID, HACCP reviews, NGMP inspections, BBS compliance, near miss reporting, safety inspections, 5S programs, document reviews, etc.

19. Participates in execution of sustaining NCE, TPM and Lean Value Stream (LVS) activities in goal alignment, leadership development and compliance.

20. Maintains and updates records of analytical results with accuracy and integrity to facilitate on-time release of raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished products, finished products and trial samples.

21. Communicates deviations in results in most timely manner by reporting directly to Laboratory Supervisor / Line Manager, QA Management, Production Head, and Engineering Head. Prepares the necessary documents to communicate deviations like Notice of Quality Deviation (NQD) or Corrective Action Request, Post Acceptance Deviation Lots (PADL) and NKQD for Sensory keeping quality samples.

22. Performs GLOBE/SAP QM transactions and complies with SAP procedures.

23. Support QA Systems Supervisor on sustainable implementation of NIMS-DMS including verification of implementation of Nestec, market and factory policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.

24. Consolidates results and trends for use in decision making or improvement activities.

25. Assumes “rotating function” within QA laboratory based on developed competencies and trainings.

26. Performs any other tasks within the scope of his/her competency that maybe assigned from time to time by the Laboratory Supervisor/manager and /or QA Management Team.

27. Supports Safety Programs/Promotions/ Projects as promulgated by Safety Officer and/or safety committee. Reports unsafe conditions and practices to the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager by making suggestions of removal of accident hazards.

28. Promotes Continuous improvement culture in the laboratory through innovation and project based suggestions and initiatives monitored in their MDT Level 1 team.

• College graduate of Bachelor of Science in Biology, or equivalent.

• Willing to be assigned in Cabuyao, Laguna Factory of Nestle.