Quality Assurance Technician (Beverages) - Columbus, GA
About The Position
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2025 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process. Symrise - always inspiring more… Position Summary The Quality Technician reports to the Quality Manager and supports all daily Quality lab activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Quality pre-production checks, in process sampling and testing, Food safety program support, instrument checks, as well as testing and release of raw materials and finished goods.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science or related discipline. Bachelor degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years' experience working in QA/QC. Experience within food manufacturing is desired.
- Must be willing and able to obtain HACCP and PCQI certification within the first 6 months of employment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work at least 45 hours per week along with the flexibility to work 1 Saturday per month.
- Experience with GMP regulations is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- HACCP and/or PCQI certification are a plus.
- SQF Practitioner certification is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Supports ongoing compliance to food GMP regulations (21 CFR 110), 3rd party quality and food safety certification requirements.
- Supports all activities related to providing Production with input/support in the processing of products.
- Responsible for test equipment checks, lab safety, QC analysis, 3rd party sample submission and data communication.
- Supports food safety programs, Quality Complaint root cause investigations and site quality system audits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
