Chobani

FSQA & Product Release Specialist

Chobani

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Twin Falls • Idaho • United States

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Salary

💰 $74,500 - $117,700 per year

About the role

  • Own finished product and in-process release readiness, serving as the primary decision maker for release, hold, rework, remix, or destruction during assigned shifts, weekends, and off-production days
  • Lead and manage the site microbiology laboratory program, including test execution, method validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
  • Coordinate and oversee all stages of analytical and microbiological testing, ensuring testing timelines align with production and release schedules
  • Ensure compliance with FSQA, GMP, GLP, food safety, and regulatory requirements, maintaining audit-ready documentation and data integrity
  • Independently assess testing results, deviations, and food safety risk; escalate high-risk or non-standard issues to senior quality leadership as required
  • Author, maintain, and update microbiology SOPs, test methods, and work instructions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency
  • Lead investigations, corrective actions, and root cause analysis for non-conforming or invalid results; support nonconformance tracking and trending
  • Provide off-hours and on-call FSQA leadership support to Operations, Sanitation, and Supply Chain to coordinate holds, rework, and release activities to minimize downtime and ensure timely product shipments
  • Oversee sample receipt, handling, storage, and external testing coordination; ensure timely and accurate communication of results to key stakeholders
  • Provide functional oversight and technical direction to laboratory technicians and cross-functional partners related to microbiological testing, release processes, and product disposition
  • Own LIMS and SAP data accuracy, reporting, and data integrity for microbiology and release testing; ensure timely reporting and audit readiness
  • Support testing activities for key projects and studies, including shelf-life, method development, and process validation, under leadership guidance
  • Follow and enforce Chobani safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
  • In-depth knowledge of food microbiology principles and microbiological test procedures
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting (industry and/or academic)
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and strong commitment to quality and data integrity
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to work under pressure and make independent decisions
  • Familiarity with standard analytical and microbiological methods used in food manufacturing
  • Skilled and knowledgeable in Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and regulatory expectations
  • Experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and SAP systems
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively within a team in a fast paced dynamic environment
  • Ability to understand, record, analyze, and communicate technical data and trends
  • Ability to meet physical demands associated with laboratory and manufacturing environments, including wet and cold conditions
  • Ability to work non-standard schedules as required by business need, including weekends, off-production days, and on-call responsibilities
  • Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision coverage
  • disability insurance
  • health savings account
  • flexible spending accounts
  • tuition reimbursement
  • 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
  • fertility and childcare assistance
  • 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
  • wellness resources including employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and monthly wellness newsletter
  • 120 hours of paid time off
  • 11 holidays
  • paid volunteer time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
microbiological testingmethod validationtroubleshootinganalytical testingfood microbiology principlesGood Laboratory Practices (GLPs)data integrityroot cause analysisshelf-life studiesprocess validation
Soft Skills
attention to detailstrong commitment to qualityverbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillscritical-thinking skillsorganizational skillsproject managementtime-management skillscollaboration