Quality Control Technician

MGP Ingredients; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Entry Level Quality Control Technician to join their dynamic team in St. Louis. This role involves performing critical laboratory analyses and ensuring compliance with quality standards in the production process. You will be responsible for testing and inspecting products, operating lab instruments, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have a two-year science degree or relevant lab experience, along with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Join this innovative firm and contribute to delivering high-quality products to consumers while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term/long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) / 401(K) Matching

PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year science degree or Wet Chemistry lab experience.
• Laboratory and/or quality control experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all laboratory analyses of samples submitted to QC.
• Perform beverage laboratory testing including distillation and pH testing.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Data entry

Quality control

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Education

Two-year science degree

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Biology

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

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We are looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our Luxco team in St. Louis, MO. Under the guidance of the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Control Technicians work closely with the Rectifying and Bottling departments. Working with Rectifying to ensure batching is conducted in a quality manner while ensuring government regulations and internal specifications are met. Working with Bottling department to ensure approved batches are bottled in a quality manner while ensuring government regulations and internal specifications are still being met during the bottling process. Quality Control Technicians aid in ensuring that the quality of the product is carried through to the end consumer.

What will you do?

• Responsible for all laboratory analyses of all samples submitted to QC Laboratory to ensure internal specifications and external government regulations are met.
• Perform beverage laboratory testing, including distillation, titration, specific gravity and proof checks, pH testing, and organoleptic analysis.
• Inspect and audit production lines to ensure work ticket specifications are met and quality conformance is followed.
• Operate and calibrate lab instrumentation.
• Responsible for testing Reverse Osmosis system daily to ensure internal specifications.
• Perform accurate and timely data entry and record-keeping in Quality Control systems.
• Communicate effectively with other Luxco departments.
• All other duties assigned by the Quality Control Manager.
  
  

What do you need to bring to the table?

• Minimum of a two-year science degree or Wet Chemistry lab experience.
• A degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Sciences.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office including Excel and Word.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with little supervision.
• Laboratory and/or quality control experience is preferred, especially in the food and beverage industry.
  

What Will We Provide You With.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term/long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) / 401(K) Matching
• PTO
  
  

Who are we?

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP’s own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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