What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Sensory Analyst position at VITALITY WORKS INC?
Job Details
Description
Come Grow with Us!
Vitality Works mission is to create efficacious and therapeutic herbal, vitamin and nutraceutical supplements to help people get and stay well. While the FDA defines minimum quality, we strive for the highest level of quality. Vitality Works also operates in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling, composting, reducing energy and water consumption in a conscientious way. Our dedicated and passionate employees strive to produce amazing products in an uncompromising yet affordable way so that these products are affordable and effective.
Position Summary:
As a QC Sensory Analyst, you will be responsible for assessing product quality and consistency of received and manufactured herbal products in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for organoleptic testing of intermediate liquid formulas
- Responsible for approving raw herb, dry and liquid raw herbal components and updating appropriate databases
- Cross-train on Botanist duties with regard to organoleptic analysis in evaluating and releasing raw herbs as well as dry and liquid raw herbal components.
- Responsible for approving and releasing liquid formula approval
- Responsible for investigating nonconforming products and disposition
- Responsible for Alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau (TTB) formula submission, tracking, investigating nonconformance and properly maintaining associated documentation and databases
- Investigate pertinent customer complaints relating to sensorial quality issues and submit findings to QC/QA manager
- Batch Record review
- Other duties as assigned by the QA/QC manager
Qualifications
Skills & Requirements:
- BS Degree in Life Sciences/related field
- Training and/or certification in Sensory Science/Consumer Testing or demonstrate the ability to discern slight differences using organolepsis.
- Demonstrated ability to perform and understand conversions and scale
- At least three years working in a laboratory setting
- Preferred experience working in a GMP industrial environment
- Preferred experience working in a manufacturing facility using sensory science as a method of approval
- Experience in dietary supplements preferred
- Ability to manage work load and priorities independently in a dynamic production environment
- Working knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for the Dietary Supplement Industry
- Analytical skills pertaining to manufacturing and laboratory activities
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer literate in MS office
- Excellent mathematical skills
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- No limitations or excessive requirements
Vitality Works Benefits:
At Vitality Works, we know your power comes from your overall well-being and the well-being of your family. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health of you and your family. As a part of our family, your benefit offerings include:
- Highly Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Benefits: Basic Life/AD&D, STD/LTD, & Employee Assistance Program paid by Vitality Works, Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Work/Life Balance: Sick Leave, Vacation Time & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus an additional 50% up to 5%
- Group Voluntary Benefits
- 2 FREE Supplements per month
- Amazing on-campus gym/basketball courts/walking paths
- Referral Bonus Program
Salary : $25 - $30
