Quality Analyst

The Task At Hand:

Quality isn't a department here, it's a mindset - we need someone who can't walk past an out-of-spec result without wanting to know why.
Quality Analyst will report to the Director of Quality and play a key role in upholding product quality standards across JuneShine Brands product portfolio. Core responsibilities include performing routine quality checks, collecting and recording data, and executing small-scale product quality projects. Quality Analysts serve as the hands-on technical support for the Quality Department, providing flexible coverage across JuneShine Brands' entire portfolio. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail and takes pride in doing things right.
If this sounds like the problem-solving you want to do every day, come grow your expertise with us - and help set the bar for quality in an industry that's moving fast.

Who You Are:
You are science-forward and analytically inclined, with a genuine curiosity for food and beverage excellence
You're highly organized and self-directed, with an inherent prioritization for documentation that supports compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement
You're a strong communicator, able to balance ownership of your work and effective collaboration
You take initiative to solve problems proactively but also respond to unforeseen challenges with composure, rigor, and focus
You're eager to grow your skills in chemistry, microbiology, and project execution in a rapidly evolving consumer industry

What You'll Do:

Review and approve documentation required for finished goods release, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), batch records, and package records, ensuring full compliance with microbiological, organoleptic, packaging, and regulatory specifications
Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, including pH meters, autotitrators, NIR spectrometers, CO2/DO analyzers, and flow cytometers, to ensure accurate and reliable analytical results
Log and trend quality data across spreadsheets and quality databases, supporting data integrity and enabling proactive identification of process shifts
Proactively identify out-of-trend data and assist in troubleshooting quality issues, including fermentation delays, out-of-specification analytics, and sensory concerns, escalating findings as needed to support timely resolution
Execute microbiological testing on in-process and finished materials, including media preparation, equipment sterilization, and microbial identification, in accordance with established laboratory protocols
Maintain the finished product library to support internal investigations, shelf-life evaluations, and retain sample traceability
Perform benchtop formulations to support ingredient qualifications, quality concessions, and risk assessments, providing data-driven recommendations to cross-functional partners
Execute minor projects focused on quality optimization, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the Quality Department
Independently lead investigations in response to Quality Incidents, from root cause analysis through corrective action
Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety protocols to maintain a compliant and safe work environment

Must Haves:
Age 21 or older at the time of application
College degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of professional experience working in a laboratory environment within the Nutraceutical, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or Food Manufacturing industry
Fundamental understanding of food & beverage manufacturing; including batching processes, in-process quality checks, equipment cleaning, GMPs, etc.
Familiarity with basic experimental design and execution

Nice to Haves:
Certifications in Food Safety, cGMP, GFSI, Quality Management, or brewing/fermentation program
Familiarity with hemp-derived THC beverage manufacturing and compliance

Compensation, Benefits + Perks:
Compensation:

$30.00 - $33.00, per hour
The final offer will be based on several factors, including experience, skills, location and overall expertise

Perks + Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local laws
Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans
401(k) with up to 4% company match, free financial coaching, student loan match support, and 529 education savings accounts
12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave, $500 Baby Bonding Bucks, and a sustainable baby gift
Dedicated parental leave support, including a personalized dashboard, full pay transparency, and a specialist to handle every logistical detail so you can focus on your family
Product and soft goods discounts & perks
And more!