QA Technician

Givaudan; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites you to join their team as a Quality Control Technician. In this role, you'll inspect and analyze raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will perform chemical and physical testing, manage sample flow, and communicate findings with key stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of delightful taste and scent experiences that enrich people's lives. If you are passionate about quality and innovation, this role is perfect for you, allowing you to thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years overall work experience, with 1-2 years in a similar position.
• Vocational diploma in relevant fields; university degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and analyze raw materials and finished products for compliance.
• Perform chemical and physical testing, enter results into SAP.
• Communicate updates and rejections to relevant teams.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

QC techniques

Analytical equipment operation

Sensory evaluation basics

Knowledge of hazardous materials

Education

Vocational diploma in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science

University degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Weighing balance

Refractometer

Moisture balances

Karl Fischer titrator

Sieve testing equipment

Job description

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Job Purpose

Under periodic supervision, inspect and analyze raw materials, in-process as well as finished product samples to secure compliance with product safety regulations, specifications and standards.

Core Responsibilities

1. Log samples and sample flow within QC.
2. Retain sample management and sample flow.
3. Perform chemical, physical testing and sensory evaluation of products or incoming ingredients as identified by the current Givaudan specification for the item.
4. Enter test results into SAP timely resulting in an acceptance or rejection.
5. Communicate rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care as needed. Types of communications include e-mail, making notes in system and/or verbal.
6. Perform basic equipment calibrations per frequency noted in calibration procedures.
7. Perform instruments, equipment and quality deviations troubleshooting in laboratory.
8. Identify opportunity for improvements in QC.
9. Maintain work in a hygienic and safe work environment.
10. Provide backup and support to team members as necessary.
11. Perform administrative tasks within QC.

Academic Background

• Vocational diploma (pre-university level) in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline
• University degree preferred.

Professional Experience

• Overall work experience of 4 to 5 years with 1 to 2 years in a similar position.

Technical Skills

• Laboratory and/or QC techniques required.
• Operational experience and strong affinity on laboratory system, analytical equipment and instruments such as weighing balance, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer titrator, and Sieve testing equipment.
• Knowledge on chemical substances, hazardous material and related local regulations.
• Basics of Sensory Evaluation.

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. 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.

Join us and Impact Your World