Quality Technician

This person will be responsible for leading a primary program, conducting training, and initiating quality investigations; in addition to calibrating laboratory equipment, microbial/ raw material sampling, and testing of incoming raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead primary program and communicate findings/status to relevant functional groups.
• Support multiple programs to ensure site adherence to quality, food safety, and organizational objectives.
• Provide timely and consistent communication between internal cross functional groups to support day-to-day operations.
• Lead, maintain, and conduct training of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with QC Team members and cross-functional partners.
• Review and revise standard operating procedures to align with current process.
• Champion investigations by performing routine root cause analysis (RCA/CAPA); have strong knowledge of how to conduct investigations and use trouble-shooting tactics to solve technical problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• All prior responsibilities expected of a QC Tech I, such as:
  • Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, ensuring they are tested in accordance with established SOPs.
  • Responsible for ensuring laboratory and production records are in compliance.
  • Discern sensory/organoleptic differences between tested raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for flavors and flavor chemicals.
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Professional Experience/Qualifications:

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  • Experience/certificates in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria preferred.
  • Experience with QC related instruments such as pH meters, refractometer, densitometer, colorimeter, GC, and auto-titrators preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. 

Education:

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  • Bachelor of Science in a related field Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Food Science/Technology and/or Business related with 1+ years of experience or Highschool Diploma with 3+ years of Laboratory/Flavor industry experience. 

Key Proficiencies:

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  • Exhibit professional composure during day-to-day activities and communications.
  • Showcase the ability to effectively set priorities to meet day-to-day operational and laboratory needs.

Starting Hourly Rate : $20.00/HR 

Monday - Friday 7:30a-4p