Lead Quality Control Technician - Princeton, NJ

dsm-firmenich; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Sustainability focus

Science-led company

Collaborative culture

Employee voice

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Quality Control Lead Technician to perform laboratory testing, investigate quality issues, maintain records, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead investigations, manage lab operations, validate new methods, coordinate workflows to meet throughput and KPI targets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns.

This role requires detail orientation, problem-solving, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years in quality control.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing using analytical and instrumental methods, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and data records for traceability and reporting.
• Lead investigations of quality issues through root cause analysis and CAPAs, including supplier quality support.
• Manage laboratory operations by overseeing equipment maintenance, implementing new testing methods, and coordinating workflows to meet KPI targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, management, and other stakeholders to resolve quality concerns and support audits.
• Support laboratory and business operations, including adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or related field

Job description

Quality Control Lead Technician

Princeton, NJ

About the role

Join our Quality Control team and help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. In this role, you will perform laboratory testing, investigate quality issues, maintain accurate records, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist with new method implementation, and help maintain laboratory equipment and regulatory compliance. This hands-on position requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing using analytical and instrumental methods, ensuring accuracy, compliance with specifications, and adherence to regulatory, industry, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and data records, including test results, inspections, non-conformances, and quality system transactions to support reporting, traceability, and compliance requirements.
• Lead investigations of quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs), including support for supplier quality investigations and resolution activities.
• Manage laboratory operations by overseeing equipment maintenance schedules, supporting implementation and validation of new testing methods and equipment, coordinating workflows to achieve throughput and KPI targets, and identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, management, and other stakeholders to resolve quality concerns, support laboratory CAPEX planning, train and mentor QC technicians, and participate in internal and external audits.
• Support overall laboratory and business operations through additional assigned responsibilities while meeting physical requirements that include prolonged standing, repetitive handling of samples and testing equipment, and maintaining a high level of focus and attention to detail during routine quality activities.

We bring

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
• Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Science or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years in quality control, with strong technical and procedural knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Salary $85,000 - $95,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich.

We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.