Sr. Quality & Specification Lab Analyst

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BASIC FUNCTION

• Under minimal supervision, evaluates finished product samples by performing analytical testing and recording results in SAP EHS system. Performs basic troubleshooting and calibrations on equipment. Executes and distributes daily and weekly reports. Sets up and reviews new specifications, executes basic specification changes, and trouble shoots as needed. Assists in other areas of the department.
  
  

Core Responsibilities

Data Lab Daily Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing: Flash Point, Refractive Index/Brix, Specific Gravity, PH, Alcohol. Others as instructed.
• Evaluate formulas to determine estimated flashpoint and alcohol content.
• Record testing results in applicable systems: Database, QMS, SAP
• Identifies incorrect test results and issues with testing equipment.
• Perform equipment calibrations/verifications to maintain and ensure accurate records.
• Coordinates annual vendor certifications, and service calls as needed.
• Maintain, organize, and discard retain samples.
• Restock, trigger reordering, and organize supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and well organized work area.
• Create/run reports to review data for accuracy.
• Create/run reports for testing summaries and to request untested samples from Flavorists.
  
  

Specification Daily Responsibilities

• Create new specifications for materials in SAP-GDMS report.
• Execute specification changes through GSD requests
• Perform impact analysis required for specification changes
• Complete SAP workflows for industrialization
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Manages approval packets
• Maintain a clean and well organized work area.
• Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work performance
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  

Primary Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree related to laboratory science is required
• Minimum 3-5 years laboratory work experience
• SAP experience is required
• Working knowledge of lab software used for specific, designated lab is required
  
  

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of flavor development and production processes for the materials that they are evaluating
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Must possess strong written and verbal English skills and be able to read and explain technical documentation to others
• Must be able to communicate openly
• Must have the ability to think creatively
• Open to change and learning
• Ability to drive for performance amongst all levels within the lab
• Must have customer awareness
• Have a desire to achieve results and be a team player
• Must have strong math skills
• Self-starter. Able to assist coworkers without being guided to do so.
  
  

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.