Quality Control Analyst

The Sunrider Corporation•Midlothian, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts research and analysis concerning chemistry and microbiology of foods to develop and improve foods, beverages, and cosmetics by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a scientific discipline from a four-year college or university.
Two to five years related experience and/or training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from departmental manager/supervisor or other employees.
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.
Knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Studies effects of various methods of processing, preservation, and packaging on composition and properties of foods such as color, texture, aroma, taste, shelf life, and nutritive content.
Performs quality control tests in food processing, products, and cosmetics.
Analyzes raw materials and finished products, using standard laboratory instruments such as GC, ICP, FTIR, and other instruments.
Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Maintains laboratory records, samples, and equipment.
Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
Sets up and performs destructive and non-destructive tests on materials, or products to measure performance and material characteristics.
Analyzes raw materials, intermediate, and finished products following Sunrider's specifications and performs required analyses such as: organoleptic evaluation, pH, moisture, do other tests such as titration, disintegration, and others.
Analyzes cosmetic bulk materials and provides adjustments of batches when necessary.
Approves/rejects raw materials, intermediate, and finished products based upon Sunrider's specifications.
Logs on incoming samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in log book and e-files.
Prepares test samples for microbiological analyses utilizing aseptic techniques.
Prepares and sterilizes standard microbiological cultural media.
Performs serial dilutions and enumerates targeted microorganisms following standard operating procedures.
Skillfully uses all standard microbiological techniques (plating, streaking, pouring, diluting, autoclaving, etc.).
Counts, calculates, and reports test results.
Detects and confirms pathogenic microorganisms that may cause foodborne illness using selective media agar.
Generates Pass/Fail decisions for analyzed products according to the pre-established specification limits.
Accurately documents and maintains necessary paper and electronic data records.
Maintains and updates the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Microbiological methods.
Operates general laboratory equipment such as an autoclave, pipet machine, incubator, etc.
Maintains proper labeling, handling, storage, and disposal of microbiological waste.
Manages time and tasks efficiently.