Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements, and we are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing, marketing, and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for global company with opportunities for growth, development, competitive pay, and benefits.

Benefits:

• Medical plan options – Two HMO and one PPO
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options. 
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly employee lunches, Employee of Month and other recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive training
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Summary 

Quality Assurance Technician 1 is responsible for the inspection of Raw Materials to ensure conformance to specifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Inspect raw materials at receipt to verify conformance to specifications.
• Reviews Supplier C of A’s against NAI specifications.
• Determines when testing is due based on testing history and NAI specification testing frequencies.
• Takes samples of raw materials using statistical sampling plan and utilizing aseptic techniques.
• Performs physical inspection and testing, as required, such as identity testing using FT-IR analyzer, loose    and/or tapped density, Loss on Drying using a moisture analyzer, sieve analysis using various screens with    Ro-tap equipment and irradiation screening using PPSL equipment.
• Perform secondary review of inspection documentation.
• Release conforming material for production use.
• Complete and file required documentation.
• Communicates inspection failures and non-conformances to QA Coordinator.
• Follows management instructions for handling non-conforming material or product.
• Understands and follows company procedures and policies for inspecting materials and finished products established in compliance with the 21 CFR 111, Dietary Supplement cGMP.
• Understands and follows written instructions provided in company procedures and specifications. Notifies QA
• Management of any deviations to the procedure or specifications. Obtains instructions and approval for handling deviation prior to initiating action.
• Able to communicate and interact effectively with Purchasing, Planning, R & D, Distribution, Inventory Control, Operations, Client Services and Quality personnel.
• Maintain a sanitary working environment.
• Control & coordinate the movement of material.
• Assists with Raw Material Retain management
• Assists with Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Program.
• Assists with Raw Material quarantine cage maintenance.
• Performs other jobs as requested.  

Qualifications 

• Education & Experience Minimum: High School Diploma with 2 years Quality experience, or BA/BS degree in biology, chemistry, engineering or applicable physical science.  
• Proven knowledge of interpreting microbiological and analytical test results reported on C of A’s.
• Proven knowledge and ability to conduct and interpret inspection criteria, data, and results.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to document information completely and accurately.
• Proven organizational skills and task management ability.
• Good computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft word, access, and excel.  

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Lifting requirement: Up to the maximum safety-recommended 50 pounds

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Training 

Standard Operating Procedure training required upon initial new hire training, annually, and as SOP’s are updated, annual HACCP and GMP training requirement with assessment.    

Decision Making 

Employee will make decisions related to raw material evaluations and conformance with specifications.

Communication 

Employee must demonstrate strong communication skills both written (via email and memo) and verbal.  Employee will be required to communicate with QA Management and multiple NAI departments.

Results of Action 

Decisions on the status of raw materials will determine if material is acceptable for use.

Equipment Used 

FT-IR (ID testing), Sampling tools, pallet jack, scales, hydraulic carts, particle size analyzer, PPSL tester, bulk density/tapped density tester, moisture analyzer, disintegration equipment, cylinders, weigh pans, petri dishes, personal computer and multiple printers.

Work Environment 

Production facility with exposure to computerized equipment, moving mechanical parts, forklifts, heavy pallets, moderate to loud noise level, and air-borne dust and powders. While working, will be required to wear various personal protective equipment (e.g., clothing, hair net, face mask, gloves, goggles, etc.).

NAI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.