Description:
- Responsible for timely analysis of raw materials, aging inventory, work in process/bases, and finished products. Ensure adherence to Silesia Specification, Customer Requirements, Product Authenticity, and recording of results in the operating system.
- Efficient and precise data recording and paperwork filing
- Customer complaint processing and investigation
- Assist with inventory control of lab supplies
- Shelf-life extension testing
- Supports and completes Quality System/Food Safety programs such as Glass Breakage Audit, Good Manufacturing Audits, Environmental Monitoring swabs
- Effectively communicate and manage recorded quality issues/non-conforming results to internal customers/cross-functional teams, assist in root cause analysis and recording of results in the operating system
- Compliance to Good Manufacturing Process, Food Safety, Allergen Handling, Food Defense, and other Food Safety/Food Defense parameters
- Organoleptic testing of incoming raw materials and outgoing flavors
- Physical testing of incoming materials/ outgoing flavors, refractive index and density, flash point
- Accurate data recording
- Regulatory assistance
- Plant audit assistance
- Environmental monitoring program assistance
- shelf life extension testing
- customer complaint processing and research
- Scale calibration
- Inventory control of lab supplies
- maintaining cleanliness of the lab
Skills & Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science
- 1-3 years of experience in a lab, food/flavor industry, or quality control preferred but not required.
- MS Office- Word, Excel, PP, Outlook
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or food science, preferred. Will accept years of experience in a quality laboratory or food manufacturing role.
- Experience in field, laboratory, or production facility quality control is preferred.
- Able to use Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Microsoft Outlook.
- Team player
- ability to handle fast pace production scenarios and meet deadlines
- flexibility to adapt to regularly changing priorities and quality issues.
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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