Associate Quality Control Analyst
About The Position
About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Argo, IL (Bedford Park) Workplace type: Onsite Work Schedule: 2nd shift, rotating on weekends As an Associate QC Analyst , you will develop quality standards for the organization’s raw materials, in-process products, and finished products and design new, complex, or innovative measures, tests, sampling methods, and other procedures that ensure that these standards are met.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related sciences
- Possess knowledge of laboratory practices
- Cover shifts as needed. Must be available for weekends, holidays and after-hours coverage
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic
- High level of integrity and sincerity
- Proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate growing competency in organizational skills, task prioritization, written, verbal and computer skills
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment
- Follow all safety guidelines and quality systems established by Ingredion
- Perform methods from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), American Chemical Society (ACS), Food Chemical Codex (FCC), CMMEF and other validated procedures independently
- Perform a variety of tasks and procedures in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain complete, accurate and legible test records, in accordance with Company policy and ISO requirements
- Prioritize testing based on business needs and ensure testing is performed in an appropriate and timely manner
- Collect samples for in process and/or finished products testing needs
- Disposition product against established specifications
- Assist in routine maintenance of equipment using established procedures
- Perform other work as assigned with minimal supervision
- Learn new skills and assist in the training of others
- Assist in completing investigations as assigned for OOSs, customer complaints, process upsets
- Follow 5S principles and guidelines
Benefits
- Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
