QC Technician — 3rd Shift, Quality & Compliance

dsm-firmenich; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Incentive programs

Job summary

dsm‑firmenich is seeking a Quality Control Technician for 3rd shift in St. Louis, MO. You will sample and test raw materials and finished products, document results, and communicate dispositions to Production and Purchasing.

The role also manages lab supplies, maintains equipment, and keeps documentation up to date (SDS, Kosher certifications, nutrient information). You will help ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FSSC 22000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or chemistry (degree requirement may be waived at management discretion).
• Good communication skills and basic PC knowledge (MS Word, Excel).
• Excellent organizational, computer, and analytical skills.
• Computer proficiency in all MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test raw materials, approve or reject based on results; notify Production and Purchasing immediately and report rejection in writing.
• Retest raw materials as needed, approve or reject, and follow the same notification procedure.
• Obtain and maintain Kosher certifications, specification sheets, MSDS, nutrient information, allergen claims, and certificates of analysis per specifications.
• Test prospective suppliers’ raw material samples, report results to Purchasing, and maintain raw material specification sheets.
• Ensure adherence to all management systems (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000) and the company's Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
• Test finished products, approve or reject. If rejected, determine salvageability, inform Production of salvage actions, or provide written disposal instructions if unsalvageable.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

dsm‑firmenich is seeking a Quality Control Technician for 3rd shift in St. Louis, MO. You will sample and test raw materials and finished products, document results, and communicate dispositions to Production and Purchasing.

The role also manages lab supplies, maintains equipment, and keeps documentation up to date (SDS, Kosher certifications, nutrient information). You will help ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FSSC 22000.