Technician, Quality Control

corbion•Totowa, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. The Quality Control Technician is a 2nd shift position based at the Totowa, NJ plant reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor. This role is responsible for performing daily analytical tests, pre-operation and line audits, and ensuring production procedures and systems are followed. The position ensures that all quality standards are consistently met while supporting the development of QC team members. Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company dedicated to preserving what matters, including food and food production, health, and the planet. We specialize in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients, using our deep application and product knowledge to propel nature’s ingenuity through science. With more than a century of experience, we continue working side-by-side with our customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Leveraging our advanced capabilities in fermentation and preservation technology, we help customers differentiate their products in diverse markets ranging from food and animal nutrition to home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, electronics, medical devices, and bioplastics.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or Microbiology.
Experience in a laboratory environment within a related industry is required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and equipment calibration.
Ability to maintain compliance with GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, and company policies.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

SAP/Sample Manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), FSMA, Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies.
Maintain positive attitude. Focus on the customer, teamwork, and quality productivity.
Give recommendations to improve workplace safety, efficiency, and to better serve the customer.
Analyze finished product for various analytical testing including redox, Chittick, pH, %moisture, color, titratable acid (TA), enzymes, vitamins, proteins, etc., on a daily basis.
Daily verification/calibration of lab equipment prior to testing finished product to ensure product quality.
Maintain the cleanliness of the lab making sure that the areas are clean after testing.
Ensure that lot codes and finished products package is correct and legible.
Product that has been analyzed and does not meet specification, must be re-sampled and re-analyzed immediately. If product is not in compliance, HOLD stickers must be applied immediately and system hold activated.
Participate in and successfully complete all required laboratory training classes.
Complete the picking, testing and approval of raw materials, issuing deviation when the material is out of specification and reporting to the supervisor/manager.
Keeping record of the materials that need to be tested for micro and send the samples on time.