QC Technician II

Sensient•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in 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. As a Quality Control Technician (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday), you will have a strong customer focus and possess a strong working knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation skills. This exciting role is responsible for conducting analytical testing, developing new test methods, and interpreting test results.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Higher education in a Technical Degree with a strong Analytical Chemistry background
5-years of experience working in a high throughput quality control lab
A strong background in analytical instrumentation and analysis including, but not limited to, GC-MS, LC-MS, and ICP
Prior experiencing working in a third-party testing lab strongly preferred
Experiencing managing lab projects and working with a small to mid-size teams
Candidates who are authorized to work without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Independently manage the analysis of samples and data ensuring each sample comes off within its allotted lead time
Operate and maintain ICP, HPLC, GC/MS and various lab instrumentation using accepted GLP and GMP procedures.
Work with service engineers to perform routine maintenance to minimize instrument down time
Evaluate new test methods to bring to on site and routinely review current methods and suggest any improvements
Participate in Formal Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions
Effectively communicate, both verbally and written, lab data and results to other departments
Work in interdepartmental teams and with affiliate sites