Quality Control Analyst - Food & Ingredient Lab

Balchem Corporation; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform physical and chemical analysis on raw materials and food products across manufacturing. The role emphasizes accuracy, reliability and expeditious workflow in a QA environment.

The candidate will collect samples, conduct analyses, record data per lab protocols and communicate test results clearly. Desktop software proficiency and teamwork within plant QA are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in testing and recording test results.
• Science background preferred; experience operating scientific equipment is a plus.
• Ability to communicate results quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples for analysis and distributes them.
• Performs chemical and physical analysis on product, ingredient and control samples.
• Records all product analysis according to laboratory protocols.
• Communicates critical information regarding analysis and test results.
• Covers lab responsibilities during the absence of QA Leader.
• Follows GMP and safety procedures.

Skills

Excel

MS Word

Test results recording

Independent work

Education

Science background preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Balchem Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform physical and chemical analysis on raw materials and food products across manufacturing. The role emphasizes accuracy, reliability and expeditious workflow in a QA environment.

The candidate will collect samples, conduct analyses, record data per lab protocols and communicate test results clearly. Desktop software proficiency and teamwork within plant QA are essential.