QC Technician I

Sensient Careers • Deming, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. We are looking for a QC Tech I to join our team in Deming, NM. If you enjoy being hands on in a lab environment, collaborating with cross functional teams, and supporting customers with technical solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact. You will play a key role in helping customers bring their ideas to life by providing product samples, technical guidance, and follow-through. This position is well suited for someone who values organization, problem solving, and building strong working relationships while balancing independent work with team collaboration.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, with college coursework in chemistry or food science considered a strong advantage
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, quality, production, or customer-focused technical environment with the ability to lift approx. 50 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly
• The ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound decisions with limited supervision
• Comfort using computer tools for documentation, record keeping, and database maintenance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams and with customers

Nice To Haves

• college coursework in chemistry or food science considered a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with sales staff, brokers, directors, food technologists, and customers to understand product needs and technical requirements
• Gather and interpret information from appropriate internal resources to support customer sampling, technical questions, and new product requests
• Evaluate customer samples, analyze results, and prepare standard or custom product matches with support from technical and quality partners
• Maintain retained samples of competitive and developmental products to support ongoing evaluations and comparisons
• Conduct product tastings and cuttings to assess quality, performance, and alignment with customer expectations
• Manage technical service databases, records, and documentation related to customer samples, specifications, and technical requests
• Coordinate external laboratory testing as needed to support product development and quality assessments

Benefits

• Hands on experience working with food products, technical data, and customer driven solutions
• Exposure to a collaborative environment that includes sales, quality, production, and technical experts
• Opportunities to develop technical knowledge and customer-facing skills
• A role that balances structured processes with variety in daily responsibilities
• A stable onsite work environment, primarily lab/office based, with occasional time spent in warehouse and production that encourages consistency and accountability
• The satisfaction of contributing directly to customer success and product quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees