The Quality Control Lab Technician is responsible for chemical, physical and/or microbiological analysis of beverage components and blends. Duties include preparing documentation and performing testing and analysis of samples to ensure quality and food safety standards are met.
Your Responsibilities
- Verify that lab equipment is functioning properly by performing and documenting calibrations on a daily or weekly basis depending on equipment
- Conduct physical and chemical analysis such as brix, moisture, acidity, pH, etc of beverages, syrups, flavors and raw materials throughout the entire production process
- Perform sensory analysis on all bulks and finished product throughout the shift
- Conduct filling line quality inspections on the production floor which includes temperature checks, torques, weights and packaging checks
- Verify effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation procedures by performing pre and post-operational inspections of production equipment as well as perform ATP swabbing
- Ability to confidently make batch adjustments when a product is out of specification such as adding acid or base to a sample
- Responsible for placing product on hold when it does not meet quality and/or food safety specifications and communicating to appropriate parties
- Upkeep of laboratory to include daily cleaning of benchtops and equipment and restocking of supplies
- Support investigations of customer complaint issues as needed
- Collecting and sending customers production samples per their requests
- Collecting and sending samples required for third party testing
- Responsible to adhere to as well as implement and enforce internal standards concerning hygiene, HACCP, food/quality and job safety
- Work and communicate closely with production personnel
- Maintain an organized, clean, safe & health-conscious work environment
- Ability to enter and maintain information in ERP (SAP) system
- Maintain and complete batch records for all products
- Maintaining upkeep and organization of retain area
Your Profile:
- Associates degree in science-related field
- 2+ years’ experience in laboratory environment
- SAP knowledge
We offer:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
- Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
- Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
- Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned private company, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
- Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
- Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference
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