Quality Control Sensory Technician - Erlanger, KY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Erlanger, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Sensory Technician conducts routine quality control testing of raw materials, intermediate and in-process materials, and finished products while maintaining data integrity and laboratory excellence. The role also contributes to the site's sensory program by performing evaluations, coordinating sensory activities, maintaining sensory data, and supporting sensory-related investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. The technician performs sensory assessments in accordance with ADM practices and standards, serves as a primary resource for sensory testing activities on their shift, and coordinates evaluations to support production, quality, customer requirements, and product development. The position maintains sensory references, supplies, and documentation; collects, analyzes, trends, and communicates sensory data; and supports panel management, including recruitment, calibration, training, and performance monitoring. The technician collaborates with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams and provides guidance to laboratory personnel on sensory practices. The position is on-site in Erlanger, Kentucky. Employees may be exposed to various chemicals and food allergens. The work requires movement, standing, and extended computer use. A background check is required. The stated pay range is $41,600 to $71,000; pay may vary based on individualized factors. Qualifying overtime hours are paid for hourly and salaried non-exempt employees.

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree in food science, biology, or a related laboratory-based field.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and similar tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality requirements.
Willingness to innovate and adapt best practices.
Ability to encourage trust among Operations, Development, Supply Chain, and Quality departments.
Successful completion of a background check.
Ability to perform work involving movement, standing, and extended computer use; employees may be exposed to chemicals and food allergens.

Nice To Haves

Experience with organoleptic testing.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine QC testing of raw materials, intermediate batches, and finished products.
Maintain data integrity while conducting testing and follow company and regulatory best practices for data transcription.
Participate in investigations of out-of-specification results and report findings to the local QC manager or senior QC members.
Maintain a clean work area and organized sample space, and perform laboratory cleaning practices.
Participate in training to ensure testing consistency.
Identify methodology issues and support investigations into testing accuracy.
Communicate failures as needed so the supply chain is aware of possible delays.
Perform sensory assessments in accordance with ADM practices and sensory standards for raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products.
Serve as a primary resource for sensory testing activities on the shift at the facility.
Coordinate and schedule sensory evaluations for production, quality, customer, and product development needs.
Maintain sensory reference standards, supplies, and documentation.
Collect, analyze, trend, and communicate sensory data to relevant stakeholders.
Support investigations involving customer complaints, product deviations, and sensory-related quality concerns.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and improving sensory evaluation procedures and methodologies.
Support sensory panel management, including panelist recruitment, calibration, training, and performance monitoring.
Collaborate with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams on sensory expectations and product quality standards.
Provide guidance and training to laboratory personnel on sensory best practices and evaluation techniques.
Transcribe data from vendor documents and organize documents according to local policy.
Assist Quality Assurance technicians with investigations when additional information is needed for research on out-of-specification batches.
Represent the quality labs professionally to internal and external parties.
Suggest improvements to quality protocols and procedures.
Follow Basic GMP and GLP safety standards.
Maintain proper storage and organization of retains for future assessment.