Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for analyzing raw materials and production materials to ensure compliance with specified literature and standards. This role involves more than routine quality testing, requiring the ability to solve quality non-conformance issues, run product testing, and critically think through problems. The technician must be tech-savvy and skilled in research to troubleshoot issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Approve raw materials and finished goods for use.
• Determine physical values of materials and ensure chromatographic compliance as detailed in the Quality Control procedural manual.
• Conduct pH, specific gravity, refractory, titrations, GC, micro plating, and other tests.
• Report discrepancies to the Quality Control Manager and assist in determining their origin.
• Calibrate instrumentation and perform preventive maintenance as per technical manuals.
• Adhere to safety guidelines within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of QC experience within flavors, fragrances, food, or similar industry.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Bachelor of Science or Associates of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.