Sr Quality Lab Tech Days - Rochester, MN

Kerry Group•Rochester, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and specializes in fermented ingredients for products related to the bio-science industry. Our team is proud of the work they do and have a focus on clean label or natural products ensuring freshness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field.
Knowledge in quality systems, and food safety is required.
Knowledge of current GMP.
HACCP Training.
Allergen awareness.
Must be computer literate.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, including both verbal and written communication and the ability to lead and work in interdepartmental teams.
The work is self-directed and requires the ability to work without close, direct supervision utilizing good organizational techniques.

Nice To Haves

1-5 years experience in food Production or food QC lab setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and coordinate activities in the Analytical Chemistry testing laboratory.
Provide leadership and direction to the Analytical team on critical quality activities.
Interprets Chemical test results and makes recommendations for improvement.
Has the ability to perform chemical testing techniques when necessary.
Trains other staff in relevant techniques used.
Responsible for developing and implementing continuous improvement projects collaboratively with Quality and other Key functional groups.
Performs lab supply purchasing and capital purchasing for Quality department.
Maintains full knowledge of relevant procedures of inspection and testing of Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology testing laboratory.
Works towards continuous improvements within the lab, trending and identifying actions for OOS reduction.
Ensures that products and QC practices are in compliance with Kerry standards and local, state and federal regulations, as well as customer requirements.
Gives input and assists in the development of QC procedures, policies and philosophies.
Supports equipment and OOS troubleshooting.
Interprets and evaluates OOS QC test results against established specifications and industry practices.
Leads product chemistry customer complaint and non-conformance investigations (RCAAPs) with a cross functional team.
Ensures that they are actioned and closed in a timely manner.
Ensures all non-conformances pertaining to the lab, are entered correctly into the Intelex database and are assigned to coordinators for investigation.
Work cross-functionally in root cause analysis and investigations following site and product non-conformances.
Work with production teams to drive completion of corrective action plans
Coordinates the introduction and set-up of new products and testing requirements in SAP.
Ensures the completion of external requests of samples, shelf-life extensions, etc.
Aids the Quality team in PCQI related actions.
Ensure Lab KPI’s are met.
Works as an integral member of the internal audit team.
Supports and guides technicians in career development and continuous improvement goals in coordination with the QC Supervisor and QATM.