Quality Control Specialist-St. Louis. MO.

dsm-firmenich•St. Louis, MO

2d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for sampling, testing, and documenting the status of all incoming raw materials and finished products. You will also support production processes, manage inventory of laboratory and related supplies, and ensure equipment is properly maintained. Additionally, you will keep all documentation up to date, including specification sheets, Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS), Kosher certifications, and nutritional information for both raw materials and finished products.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or chemistry is required. (At the discretion of management, the degree requirement may be waived if there is sufficient knowledge and experience)
Incumbent must possess good communication skills and basic PC knowledge (including MS Word and MS Excel)
Must possess must possess good communication skills as well as excellent organizational, computer, and analytical skills.
Computer Proficiency in all MS Office Software Applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Self-motivated, self-starting team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive relations & act courteous/respectful of others.

Responsibilities

Sample and test raw materials and approve/reject based upon the results. If reject, let Production and Purchasing know immediately. Also, report the reject in writing to Purchasing.
Retest raw materials when needed and approve/reject based upon the results. If reject, let Production and Purchasing know immediately. Also, report the reject in writing to Purchasing.
Obtain and maintain Kosher certifications, specification sheets, MSDS, nutrient information, allergen claims for raw materials, and certificates of analysis when required by specifications.
Test potential suppliers’ samples of current raw materials and report results to Purchasing. Prepare and maintain raw material specification sheets.
Ensure adherence to all management systems including, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and FSSC 22000, with an understanding of dsm-firmenich’s Quality and Environmental Policies and Procedures. Responsible that these policies and procedures are implemented throughout the organization and all related activities under the position’s jurisdiction.
Test finished products and approve/reject based upon the results. If reject, determine if batch can be salvaged or not. If it can be salvaged, inform Production what can be done to salvage the batch. If it cannot be salvaged, inform Production how to dispose of the batch in writing.

Benefits

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere
Growth that keeps up with you
A culture that lifts you up
A community where your voice matters
annual incentive pay
a retirement savings plan
health care coverage
paid time off
recognition programs