Quality Assurance Analyst – Food & Beverage

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to support Universal Robina Corporation’s food and beverage production. The role involves ensuring that raw materials, in‑process items and finished goods meet the company’s stringent quality, safety and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform sampling and conduct physico‑chemical, microbiological and organoleptic tests on incoming materials, in‑process products, by‑products, oil, water and wastewater samples.
• Inspect production lines, validate process parameters against SOPs, advise adjustments and coordinate non‑conformances with the QA Supervisor.
• Maintain and enforce policies related to EHS, GMP, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, HALAL and FSSC, and support internal audit activities.
• Prepare daily reports, manage laboratory equipment inventory and participate in investigations of product or process non‑conformities.
• Execute quality assurance activities such as equipment and personnel swabbing, line opening/clearance and approval of sub‑manufactured items.
• Assist the Immediate Superior with additional tasks as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology; certification from the Philippine Academy for Microbiology (PAM) is required.
• Fresh graduates are welcome; experience in food and beverage manufacturing is an advantage.
• Familiarity with EHS Management Systems, GMP, ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, HALAL and FSSC is preferred.
• Team‑player attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation.

Required skills

• Microbiological laboratory testing
• Physico‑chemical analysis
• Organoleptic evaluation
• Sampling techniques
• Laboratory equipment inventory management
• Internal audit procedures
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, HACCP, HALAL, FSSC and GMP standards
• EHS hazard identification and risk assessment