Quality Control Specialist I

Roquette; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to enhance their Quality Department at the Keokuk Plant. This role involves utilizing chemistry principles and modern analytical technology to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. The successful candidate will manage lab resources, support production, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and growth, this position offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development and wellness. Join a team that values diversity and innovation in the pursuit of excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

12 weeks paid maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefit

Professional development opportunities

6.2% company retirement contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Control environment is preferred.
• Ability to learn and develop in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab resources to support production quotas.
• Oversee maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Lead audits from a laboratory perspective.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Biology/Chemistry

Master's in Science related field

Tools

HPLC

FTIR

NIR

ICP

SAP

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

We are looking for our next Quality Control Specialist I within our Quality Department at our Keokuk Plant. The Quality Control Specialist II utilizes chemistry principles, modern analytical technology, and the best available industry practices to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing facilities and within the Quality department. The successful candidate will support production, engineering, and laboratory functions by providing laboratory and chemistry-based solutions for increasing the efficiency and reliability of quality control and process control programs.

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $58,995-69,100. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and allocate lab resources to support production quotas and process improvements
• Direct laboratory technicians within cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement
• Modernize and upgrade QC lab’s analytical capabilities and proficiencies to comply with customer specifications and regulatory standards
• Facilitate the installation, validation, and implementation of new lab equipment
• Manage chemical inventories across the site
• Lead or support audits from a laboratory perspective
• Oversee the maintenance program for analytical instrumentation, e.g. HPLC, FTIR, NIR, ICP
• Employ experimental design strategies to assemble data sets, formulate calibrations and create new instrumental methods for analyzing food and pharmaceutical ingredients
• Incorporate analytical technology and chemical assays to develop diagnostic tools for in-process monitoring
• Support a metrology program to ensure accuracy and reliability of QC labs
• Create and deploy process control systems to optimize production performance and reliability
• Work with production team leaders, engineers, and Quality coordinators to champion lean manufacturing initiatives
• Develop and utilize SAP experience to support metrology and production
• Develop GMP and GLP knowledge

What You’ll Need:

• BS in Biology/Chemistry or Science related field required; Master’s preferred
• Experience working in a Quality control environment is preferred
• Strong ability to learn and be developed
• Great communication skills; ability to build cross functional relationships with Production and Supply Chain
• Critical thinker: ability to problem-solve

Additional requirements:

• Ability to be a part of an 24hr on-call rotation (includes weekends)
• Willingness to provide shift coverage when needed

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”

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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach, by creating a workforce that represents the world we live in, and the communities and customers we serve.

To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com