Quality Technician: Food QC & Sensory Evaluation

Doist; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSpice Ingredients in Chicago's River North is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure proprietary blends meet quality and regulatory specs. You will partner with the Quality & Regulatory Team to perform sensory evals, manage holds/releases, and document COAs.

The role includes travel to partners and distribution centers. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in quality/food, strong detail and communication skills, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced lab setting with up to 50 lbs lifts.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in quality or the food industry.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with GMPs is a plus.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Quality & Regulatory Team to complete daily tasks on time and in full.
• Facilitate daily sensory setup, evaluation, and cleanup.
• Assess finished seasoning blends for quality and specs.
• Manage hold and release of finished products and raw materials.
• Enter results and create COAs and quality docs.
• Communicate with internal and external departments.
• Occasional travel to blending partner and distribution center.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

GMPs knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Science degree

Job description

LifeSpice Ingredients in Chicago's River North is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure proprietary blends meet quality and regulatory specs. You will partner with the Quality & Regulatory Team to perform sensory evals, manage holds/releases, and document COAs.

The role includes travel to partners and distribution centers. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in quality/food, strong detail and communication skills, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced lab setting with up to 50 lbs lifts.