Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Job description:

• 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.

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 rejected, 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.
• 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 Firmenich’s Quality and Environmental Policies and

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.
• Experience with MS Office: Word, Excel and standard MS office software is required.
• LIMS and SAP experience preferred.