Quality Control Chemist I

Robertet, Inc. • Piscataway Township, NJ

7h • $56,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves lab bench analytical and organoleptic testing of flavors and related ingredients. The company, Robertet, is a world leader in natural products, founded in 1850. They are fully integrated from source to final product and operate in over 50 countries with approximately 2,400 employees. Robertet emphasizes passion, excellence, daring, and caring, with a mission to spark emotions, embrace sustainability, and future Naturals. They offer a competitive salary and benefits package, focusing on health, wellness, and savings, and encourage community involvement with a paid volunteer day. The company values diversity and believes it contributes to their success.

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science or related field
• 0 – 2 years’ experience in related discipline
• Proficient analytical and organoleptic skills
• Proficient oral/written/electronic communication skills
• Working knowledge of instrumentation including: spectrophotometry, density meter, refractometer, titration systems, particle size analyzer, turbidity meter, FT-NIR, GC
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Generate data required to support non-conformance investigations
• Either have or be capable of learning the prerequisite analytical skills (including GC)
• Either have or be capable of learning the prerequisite micro knowledge
• Have the ability to discriminate, be capable of learning how to describe flavors.
• Be capable of understanding and adhering to Quality’s sensory best practice program.
• Be capable of accurately accessing and correctly using company systems (ProductVision, Oracle, EtQ, BatchMetrics)
• Be capable of accessing and correctly interpreting specifications.
• Be capable of properly executing against company Quality SOP’s, including but not limited to non-conformances and internal audits.
• Be capable of accurately and professionally writing standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and guidelines, report all potential issues, and comply with the chemical hygiene plan. Actively participate in all departmental and company safety meetings, training sessions and activities.
• Performs sample testing for production and internal labs using organoleptic, physical, and chemical analysis.
• Performs performance check and/or calibration of instrumentation.
• Creates specifications and records results in system software.
• Initiates supplier correction action report for non-conforming raw materials.
• Troubleshoots non-conforming batches including performing remedial action and electronic documentation.
• Signs HACCP records and verifies integrity of CCP control device.
• Commitment to Robertet and SQF Safety and Quality Standards and continuous improvement of the quality management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health benefits package
• Opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career
• Benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
• Paid volunteer day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level