QC Technician I

Sensient•Turlock, CA

21h•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 Quality Control Tech I to join our team in Turlock, CA. In this rolw, you will analyze various critical parameters of processes and products to ensure that the facility is efficiently producing high-quality products. Individuals will understand and effectively utilize calibration procedures, aseptic technique, basic process control as well as troubleshoot analytical equipment problems. This position is open on the overnight production shift.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Technical Degree plus 2 or more years of experience required.
Self-Motivated and willing to learn and adapt to a variety of situations
An understanding of basic statistical tools
Strong work ethic: Dedication and reliability in producing accurate and timely results

Responsibilities

Assist with QC inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards
Work with SOPs and/or scientific methods and provide technical support to the quality and quality engineering functions.
Operate and maintain HPLC, GC/MS and various lab instrumentation using accepted GLP procedures as well as microprocessor controlled instrumentation with computer aided integration system. Record and measure data, calculate results.
Perform a variety of laboratory wet chemical tests on all raw materials using written methods and procedures and approve/reject samples, following product guidelines and specifications, and record results on every sample analyzed via lab software and databases.
Use of general laboratory equipment including pipets, burets, K-F titrator and analytical balances.
Effectively communicate, both verbally and written, lab data and results to other departments.
Participate in Gage R&R and other statistical studies of QC methods.
Back up to the Tech Lab Technician performing testing of all Tech products and backup to the Quality Control Analyst performing ICP Metals analysis covering any Paid Time Off (PTO).