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QC Lab Technician
Duration: 9 Months temp possible extension
Location: Plainsboro NJ
Shift: 1st 8-5pm
Education: High School Diploma/GED required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Food Science Required
As a Quality Control Technician, you will ensure that products are of consistent quality by performing wet chemistry testing, and GC, GC/MS analysis of Raw Materials and Finished Products in support of Taste, Texture and Health division. Additionally, you will be assisting Quality Assurance in OOS investigations and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.
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Your key responsibilities
Analyze raw material, in-process, and finished product samples via GC and GC/MS according to established SOP s. Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on GC and GC/MS.
Provides Sensory Support in both preparation and evaluation of ingredients and finished products.
Follows all Lab and Site safety and GMP rules. Maintains work area in a neat and organized manner and completes all paperwork correctly.
Ensure instrument calibrations are within tolerances and recalibrate as needed.
Sample and test/retest raw materials and approve/reject based upon the results. If reject, let Production and Purchasing know immediately. Also create non-conformances for the rejections.
Perform tests required for specification sheets, MSDS and nutrient information sheets.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Offer suggestions for solving problems and expediting tasks.
Train new employees in the testing and procedures of the QC lab.
Ensure adherence to all management systems including, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and FSSC 22000, with an understanding of Client s Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures. Responsible that these policies and procedures are implemented throughout the organization and all related activities under the position s jurisdiction.
Compliance with all company policies is required.
Other functions as required (nonessential functions).
We bring
Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
You bring
B.S. degree in Chemistry, Food science, or related scientific field.
3-5 years hands-on industry
GC, GC/MS experience preferred.
Experience in a flavor / food manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with MS Office: Word, Excel and standard MS office software is required.
LIMS and SAP experience preferred.
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