Quality Analyst
US$30 – US$33 / hr base salary
Posted 29 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$30 – US$33 / hr |
|---|
Field of studyChemistry, Food Science, Microbiology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Who We Are
JuneShine Brands was built by people who believe you shouldn't have to choose between living well and working hard. Our founders met through a shared love of surfing, the outdoors, and chasing experiences worth having. That spirit still runs through everything we do.
We are a company with a purpose beyond profit. Every brand we build exists for a reason. We believe the next generation of consumers will choose brands that reflect their values, and we intend to build exactly those brands.
We hire exceptional people and get out of their way. Flexible hours, no micromanagement, and trust as the default - we take cues from Yvon Chouinard's Let My People Go Surfing, a book we give every new hire on day one. What we ask in return is simple: own your work, deliver with excellence, and never let flexibility come at someone else's expense.
We value people who are hungry and humble, who take ownership without being asked, who move fast without cutting corners, and who make everyone around them better. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
This is the role that keeps every batch, every result, and every release held to the standard our consumers trust. As Quality Analyst, you'll report to the Director of Quality and own the hands-on lab work and quality checks across JuneShine Brands' entire portfolio - as we scale production across multiple co-manufacturing partners without cutting corners on quality.
Responsibilities:
- Own the review and approval of documentation required for finished goods release - Certificates of Analysis (COAs), batch records, and package records - ensuring full compliance with microbiological, organoleptic, packaging, and regulatory specifications
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab instrumentation (pH meters, autotitrators, NIR spectrometers, CO2/DO analyzers, flow cytometers) to ensure accurate, reliable results
- Track and trend quality data across spreadsheets and quality databases, supporting data integrity and early identification of process shifts
- Monitor for out-of-trend data and support troubleshooting of quality issues - fermentation delays, out-of-spec analytics, sensory concerns - escalating findings as needed
- Execute microbiological testing on in-process and finished materials, including media preparation, equipment sterilization, and microbial identification
- 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
- Contribute to quality optimization projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Quality Department