QC-QA Specialist

ADM; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nutrition is seeking a QC QA Specialist in Windsor, Ontario. The role involves ensuring quality control and quality assurance activities, conducting inspections, and maintaining lab instruments. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and experience with lab equipment such as HPLC and GC. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Complete benefit package

Health, life, vision and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a lab setting with equipment such as HPLC, GC, IC.
• Experience in a food safety or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GMP and Food Safety Plan compliance inspections.
• Perform verification checks and assessments related to product quality.
• Assist in investigations into deviations and nonconformities.

Skills

Lab instrumentation (HPLC, GC, IC)

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or similar

Tools

HPLC

GC

IC

Karl Fischer

Titrators

Job description

Overview

Job Description

QC QA Specialist
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Position Type: Operations
Salary: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation: This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance
Pre-employment Requirement: Successful completion of a reference check

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com

About the Position

The QC/QA Specialist is responsible to lead day to day quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure conformance to quality specifications, and provide support to the quality and food safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Support all plant and company safety, environmental, and quality initiatives.
• Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections.
• Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality.
• Collect/submit periodic testing samples and perform analytical testing, as needed.
• Assist in investigations into the determination of root cause for Quality related deviations/rejections and nonconformities.
• Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on sanitation methodology and chemical usage.
• Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation.
• Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications.
• Assist with development and delivering effective training, measures effectiveness of training and makes updates for continuous improvement.
• Trouble shoot and perform maintenance, calibrations and validations on laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, IC, Karl Fischer and Titrators.
• Ensure that all applicable analytical tests on in-process and finished products are being performed accurately and efficiently.
• Exemplify the ADM Core Values in daily activities: Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourceful, Teamwork, and Responsibility.
• Provide assistance and act as back-up to the facility QFS Manager.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and good decision making skills are required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience with running and maintaining lab instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, IC, Karl Fischer, Titrators and other basic laboratory equipment is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a food safety or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Candidate must be detail oriented with strong documentation and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
• Must be capable of working from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Walk to all levels and areas of the process plant and work through seasonal temperature changes
• Must be available for phone technical support 24/7 and come in for emergency maintenance issues, as needed.

Education or Work Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or similar discipline is preferred.

Additional Information

• All candidates must have authorization and the ability to maintain authorization to legally work in Canada.
• Relocation support is not available for this position.
• Employees in this position may be exposed to various potential chemical and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.

If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website www.adm.com

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101703BR

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