Quality Technician

Mondelēz International•Richmond, VA

1d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with supervisor. This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines. How you will contribute You will be responsible for all scientific administrative tasks including lab administration, housekeeping activities and working in accordance with laboratory-set quality standards. Because you will liaise with internal stakeholders, you will always demonstrate high quality customer service, by ensuring that work is done on time, that the analytical data generated is reliability, and that the results are accurate and provided in a timely manner. You will also assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure that only the most current versions are supplied to analysts. This role will require you to work at the highest standards of safety and quality, maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment and completing assigned quality actions in a timely manner. What you need to know about this position: You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with supervisor. This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines. You must also review and approve records in a timely fashion, handle water and swab samples, and inspect equipment for cleanliness.

Requirements

A relevant scientific discipline
Competency in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role including MS Office applications
Basic lab equipment, preferably with work experience in a scientific environment
Attending to detail, following written instructions and working on multiple activities concurrently
Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility and adaptability, and working efficiently on a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Computer Skills required (Microsoft Office, SAP)

Nice To Haves

Food Manufacturing experience
Lean Six Sigma experience
Experience in Quality Systems management in Food Industry (i.e. HACCP, FSSC, ISO)

Responsibilities

Administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records
Assign analytical tests
Allocate samples for analysis
Maintain chain-of-custody for controlled samples
Input results and liaise with supervisor
Perform scientific administrative tasks including lab administration and housekeeping activities
Work in accordance with laboratory-set quality standards
Liaise with internal stakeholders
Assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment
Complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner
Review and approve records in a timely fashion
Handle water and swab samples
Inspect equipment for cleanliness