Quality Technician I

Glanbia•Sharonville, OH

31d

About The Position

The Quality Technician I role is responsible for implementing various analytical tests on incoming samples of raw materials, product components (Intermediates), and Finished Products to assure quality. This includes logging samples, performing tests using specific equipment, reviewing data, generating Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and comparing results with specifications. The role also involves maintaining customer specifications in ERP and Batch Works systems, supporting Research and Development with analytical support, approving products in ERP/warehouse, coordinating with production for yield documentation, communicating and solving batch-specific problems, assisting in complaint investigations, performing sensory analysis, conducting shelf-life evaluations, and managing the retain library. Additionally, the technician is responsible for maintaining lab cleanliness, ordering supplies, preparing samples for outside testing, and retrieving/sending documents for internal transfers and regulatory requests. The role also includes updating and communicating specifications and responding to regulatory requests, ensuring effective communication of quality information across departments.

Requirements

Successful completion of a 4-year degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, food science, or related field.
Experience in QC Laboratory setting for 1-3 years.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting lab instrumentation, such as spectrophotometers and gas chromatography.
Experience with performance of organoleptic testing and release of product against quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Ideally in Flavor or Food industry.

Responsibilities

Implement various analytical tests on incoming samples of raw materials (RM), product components (Intermediates), and Finished Products to assure the Quality of the component.
Log samples into the Sample Data Base.
Perform analytical tests using Densitometer (SG-Specific Gravity), Refractometer (RI-Refractive Index), VIS-Spectrophotometer (ABS-Color Absorbance), pH meter, GC FID, and Alcohol by Distillation.
Conduct QC testing and data review, and generate CoA.
Compare test results with specification ranges to determine batch to batch consistency of the product.
Maintain Customer Specifications in ERP system and Batch Works systems.
Support Research and Development by providing analytical support for all requested sampling.
Product approval in ERP / warehouse.
Coordinate with production/operations to document production yields.
Communicate issues to Quality and/or Production Management, and take ownership of solving batch-specific problems.
Assist in complaint investigation and data gathering.
Coordinate and perform sensory analysis of incoming samples according to established procedures.
Conduct shelf life extension evaluations for finished products, and raw material / intermediate expiration evaluations.
Organize and catalogue retain library, sample folders, and paperwork.
Order supplies and reagents.
Create transmittals and associated sample request forms and labels for outside testing, and gather/prepare these for shipment.
Retrieve and send documents related to Internal RM / Intermediate transfers and for Regulatory requests.
Update and communicate raw material, intermediate, and finished product specifications as required.
Respond and provide formula information to support regulatory requests.
Ensure effective communication of all quality related information with other departments.