Quality Assistant

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site 5 days per week

Competitive salary and benefits

Training during onboarding

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a QC Laboratory Aid to support our quality control operations in St. Louis. The role focuses on processing Certificates of Analysis, managing testing supplies, and assisting with continuous quality improvement across QC labs.

The position supports interdepartmental teams, emphasizes accurate data entry, inventory control, and effective teamwork with customer-focused responsibilities. Onsite work is required and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 2+ years in quality control or quality assurance.
• Experience managing multiple small projects in interdepartmental teams.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Process Certificates of Analysis and escalate issues to QC leadership.
• Order and manage materials for laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to support customers and QA goals.
• Organize and audit QC lab paperwork.
• Support process improvements with the team.

Skills

Data entry

Inventory management

Quality control experience

Communication skills

Customer facing

Education

Associate's degree or technical field

Tools

CoA management software

Lab inventory software

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers, and we will be better with you.

We are seeking a QC Laboratory Aid to join our team. The QC Laboratory Aid will be responsible for processing Certificates of Analysis, supporting lab technicians through ordering and managing testing supplies, and support continuous quality improvement across our QC Labs.

Shift: Monday – Friday (8am – 4pm)

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the data entry of Raw material samples of supplier CoAs and elevate issues to QC leadership team
• Manage and order inventory for laboratory testing supplies
• Work in interdepartmental teams to provide the highest level of support for our customers
• Organize, Maintain, and Audit QC lab testing paperwork
• Collaborate with team members to support process improvements

What You’ll Bring:

• Associate’s or equivalent education in a Technical Degree
• 2-years of experience working in quality control or quality assurance
• Experiencing managing multiple small projects and working with a small to mid-size interdepartmental teams
• Inventory management experience preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to develop positive working relationships
• Experience working in a customer facing role

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

SPONSORSHP:

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

RELOCATION:

We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at (location) and must reside in area or be willing to commute.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.