QC Technologist

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing seeks a QC Technologist for a Central New Jersey company in the food and beverage sector. You will support product quality, food safety, laboratory testing, and continuous improvement in a hands-on quality team.

Responsibilities include testing materials and products, calibrating equipment, investigating deviations, and maintaining QC procedures and records while mentoring QC Technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related science field with laboratory experience and 8+ years of Quality Control experience.
• Experience with microbiological laboratory practices and testing, with strong knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Technical experience with HPLC, GC, Method Development and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• PCQI/HACCP certification, food safety experience, and strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing of raw materials, formulas, finished products, and microbiological samples while following GLP, GMP, and safety standards.
• Conduct laboratory equipment checks and calibrations, incoming material sampling, production equipment checks, and environmental monitoring.
• Investigate product deviations, rejections, non-conformances, and customer/vendor complaints; document findings and support root-cause and corrective-action activities.
• Maintain QC procedures, SOPs, laboratory records, product retains, inventory dispositions, and testing data while providing guidance and training to QC Technicians.

Skills

Quality Control

Laboratory testing

HPLC

GC

Method Development

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Method Development

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

QC Technologist

Summary

Work directly for a Central New Jersey company supplying oils and specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry. This is an opportunity to join a hands‑on quality team where you"ll support product quality, food safety, laboratory testing, and continuous improvement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing of raw materials, formulas, finished products, and microbiological samples while following GLP, GMP, and safety standards.
• Conduct laboratory equipment checks and calibrations, incoming material sampling, production equipment checks, and environmental monitoring.
• Investigate product deviations, rejections, non-conformances, and customer/vendor complaints; document findings and support root-cause and corrective-action activities.
• Maintain QC procedures, SOPs, laboratory records, product retains, inventory dispositions, and testing data while providing guidance and training to QC Technicians.

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor"s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related science field with laboratory experience and 8+ years of Quality Control experience or similar experience.
• Experience with microbiological laboratory practices and testing, with strong knowledge of laboratory equipment.
• Technical experience with HPLC, GC, Method Development and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• PCQI/HACCP certification, food safety experience, and strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Leadership or supervisory experience within a quality control or laboratory environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and developing or revising QC procedures and SOPs.

Compensation

$65,000-$75,000 annually, plus benefits.