QC TECHNICIAN II- 2nd shift

Glanbia • Sharonville, OH

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The QC Technician II is responsible for implementing and recording various testing methodologies within the laboratory, monitoring plant cleaning activities through regular swabbing of production equipment, and ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of laboratory operations. This role also involves the timely release of test results and direct implementation of analytical tests on incoming samples of raw materials, product components, and finished products to assure quality.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Knowledge of Database software.
• Knowledge of Internet Software.
• Knowledge of Inventory software.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing software.
• Knowledge of Spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of Word Processing software.
• Optimizes Work Process (Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement).
• Collaborates (Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives).
• Self-Development (Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels).
• Communicates Effectively (Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences).
• Analytical (synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures).
• Teamwork (balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed).
• Safety and security (observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in chemical or food science.

Responsibilities

• Implement and record various testing methodology within the laboratory.
• Monitor plant cleaning activities by conducting regular swabbing of production equipment.
• Ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of the laboratory operations.
• Ensure the timely release of test results.
• Direct and implement various analytical tests on incoming samples of raw materials (RM), product components (Intermediates), and Finished Products to assure the Quality of the component.
• Log samples into the Sample Data Base.
• Perform analytical tests using Fourier Transform – Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR), Handheld & Benchtop Densitometers (SG-Specific Gravity), Refractometers (RI-Refractive Index), Small Scale Flash Point Tester (Flashpoint), manual titrations for Total Acidity, pH meter, Hot plate (boiling point testing), Turbidity (TURB), Absorbance (ABS), and Moisture testing, and record results.
• Support OH R&D Analytical testing and tasting panels.
• Perform Analytical Testing for Regulatory (i.e., FP/BP, ABV).
• Conduct small scale taste test to compare incoming sample to a prior batch or lot.
• Compare test results with specification ranges to determine batch to batch consistency of the product.
• Troubleshoot batches that do not meet specifications.
• Perform daily calibration checks of lab equipment (RI, SG, pH, FTIR, TURB, and ABS).
• Monitor plant cleaning activities by conducting Allergen testing, and other environmental microbial and pathogen swabbing.
• Review production schedule to find or order retain samples for batch comparison.
• Clean lab / glassware.
• Organize and catalogue retain library.
• File sample folders and paperwork.
• Create transmittals and associated sample request forms and labels for outside testing, gather / prepare these for shipment.
• Release products in a usable status by entering data in ERP system and create paperwork for shipping department (CoA, SDS, and Required customer documents).
• Build continuous improvement by developing and implementing new procedures based on trends, new issues, and analyses.
• Report food safety issues to the Corporate Food Safety Manager or Director of Quality.

Benefits

• At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
• At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees