** Candidate must be eligible to be employed for an indefinite duration without limitations.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Responsible for sampling, testing, plating, reading, and recording product test results. Trouble shoot out of spec results.

* Ensure that daily records are kept and maintained.

* Data Entry, tracking and interpretation.

* Following QC Hold Procedures for out-of-specified products.

* Must possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP's).

* Will assist in the discipline to maintain a 5-S rating of an "A".

* Be flexible in working hours.

* Equipment calibration and troubleshooting.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Participate in continuous improvement.

* Must meet with the supervisor daily covering any issues associated with production.

* All production records, including CCP's, shuold be reviewed daily.

* Follow-up customer complaints and correspond with production.

* Manage product specifications.

* Coordinate HACCP team.

* Maintain policy and implement policies and procedures including training relating to GMP's, Food Safety and regulatory compliance.

* Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

* Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.

* Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

* Demonstrate ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and duties as they relate to food safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:
* Minimum bachelor's degree (Food Science, Biology, Microbiology or related science) and minimum 2 years experience or an addition 4+ years (min 6 years) if no degree.

* HACCP certified required, PCQI certified preferred, GFSI experience preferred.

* Knowledge of Microbiological, Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Testing.

* Ensure Safeway policies, procedures, and workplace safety are adhered to.

* Evaluate trends from test results and develop plans to correct deficiencies and communicate these plans to employees, and management.

* Implement quality control processes/testing to meet the expectations of Safeway quality standards and ensure that the product(s) are within specification.

* Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.

* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Utilize and maintain inventory on laboratory and sanitation supplies.

* Good oral/written communication skills.

* Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

* Proficient in window-based PC programs.

* Lab Test Equipment/Maintenance.

* Must follow current Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Sanitation Practices, Food Safety and Occupational Safety.

* Ability to lift up to 50lbs as well as the ability to safely climb ladders and work at elevated heights to perform inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and other job-related tasks.