Quality Control Technician

Quality control technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. The technician must have general lab knowledge including the ability to verify and validate equipment, procedures and maintain lab cleanliness. They will also work in a collaborative environment with the QC department as well as operations, sales, procurement, R&D and regulatory. This position requires the employee to be continually driving the concept of continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Primary responsibility for sampling, testing and approval of finished products. Tests include but are not limited to sensory, pH, density, colorimetry, viscosity, gas chromatography, FTIR, moisture, and titrations.
• The QC Technician will prepare certificates of analysis and specification sheets.
• Conduct product investigations when a non-conforming material is identified and execute material hold procedures when necessary.
• The QC technician will also perform QC inspection on the production floor to ensure that procedures and GMP’s are being followed.
• Perform opening and closing QC Lab functions – equipment verification/validation etc.
• Work closely with many departments, including manufacturing, sales, procurement, research and development, regulatory.
• Monitor, verify, and validate Critical Quality Control Points as described in the Flavorchem Safety and Quality Manual.
• Responsible for controlling physical contaminants, properly storing personal items, and reporting suspicious people or activities to their supervisor.
• Verify and validate equipment, product, and procedures.
• Verify that plant sanitation standards are met.
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Other laboratory duties as assigned by QC supervision

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science required, ideally in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or food science.
• Other desirable characteristics include strong communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 1-2 years of QC experience in food manufacturing preferred, HACCP Certified or any other-food related certifications, but not required.

Physical Effort/Requirements: Employee must have no food allergies and must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Employee must be able to lift 5-gallon pails across laboratory and move about the office, laboratory and storage areas including ascend/descend ladders or stairs. Employee must be able to consistently wear and work with appropriate PPE.