Quality Control Specialist

Givaudan; Budd Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in flavors and fragrances seeks a Quality Specialist in Budd Lake, NJ. The role involves assessing raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. Candidates should have a background in sensory evaluation and relevant experience in laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years' experience in a similar quality control position.
• Background in Sensory Evaluation QC is required.
• Knowledge of product technologies, safety principles, and global regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess raw materials and finished goods using sensory and analytical testing methods.
• Communicate non-conformance issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform various quality control measurements and enter results into lab systems.

Skills

Sensory Evaluation

Analytical Testing

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

BS in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

Chemical Testing Equipment

Laboratory Systems (SAP)

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Quality Specialist assesses raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. They use sensory, physical, and analytical testing methods to ensure that the products meet the necessary standards, specifications, and safety regulations. Release the batches promptly to assure customer and our needs.

You will:

• Communicate material non-conformance (QN's) and information updates to important contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care. Types of communications include email, making notes in system and verbal.
• Calibrate basic equipment and perform non routine maintenance tasks noted in calibration/maintenance procedures.
• Investigate instrument, equipment and quality deviations / troubleshooting in laboratory.
• Implement improvements in QC and set proactive measure for trouble prevention.
• Perform a variety of quality control related sensory assessments including organoleptic (e.g. odor & taste) and visual determinations (e.g. color and appearance)
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chemical tests to determine pH, acid values) using wet chemical methods such as titration, saponification
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. specific gravity, refractive index, melting point, flashpoint) to determine the physical characteristics of the sample
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chromatography, GC-MS, infra-red, ICP) to determine the composition of samples tested.
• Enter results into laboratory books / systems such as SAP.

You?

Are you someone who wants to shape their own world? Who is interested in leadership opportunities and building teams? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and work in a team as passionate as you are? Then join us – and affect your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• BS in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Overall work experience of 3 to 4 years in a similar position.
• Previous background in Sensory Evaluation QC required.
• Proficient in systems and techniques for laboratory operations (e.g. weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC)
• Proficient in production methods and quality control systems in manufacturing facilities.
• Broad-based knowledge of product technologies and applications.
• Broad based knowledge of ingredients and products safety principles, global standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of ingredients and products labeling regulations.
• Knowledge of sensory principles and understanding of the data analysis of sensory results.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

About the company

Givaudan is a Swiss multinational manufacturer of flavours, fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients.

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