Quality Control Technologist

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination 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 analyzes 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 report to the QC Manager and your location will be our Mt. Olive, NJ office. 

 

You will:
•    Communicate material non-conformance (QN's) and information updates to main contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care
•    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 succeeds 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 improve your world.
 
Your professional profile includes:
•    BS in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
•    3+ years experience in Quality Control
•    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, 
•    Proficient in production methods and quality control procedures 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.

 

Benefits included major medical, dental, vision, and a high matching 401k
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

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.