Quality Control Technician - Princeton, NJ
Location
Princeton, NJ | United States
Job description
Quality Control Technician
Princeton, NJ, US
On-Site
CL 12
As a Quality Control Technician you’ll be working to support the plant’s day-to-day operations around quality. You’ll be supported by your team with possibilities to grow into a Supply Chain Professional and directly impact the quality of our products – helping to improve real lives.
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
Your key responsibilities
- Manage the receipt of samples as they are logged into Quality Control.
- Analyze raw material, in-process, and finished product samples according to established SOP's
- Conduct daily Fragrance sensory evaluation sessions per established SOP's
- Participate in, and lead daily Flavor sensory evaluation panels per established SOP's. Provide Sensory Support in both preparation and evaluation of ingredients and finished products.
- Prioritize / separate samples and organize their testing per established SOP's.
- Prepare micro samples for shipment per established SOP's for 3rd party testing. Files all retains at conclusion of sample testing cycle
We bring
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
- The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
- We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
You bring
- Growth mindset individuals who consistently strive to grow their capabilities, are not afraid to make a mistake, and never give up.
- Nurturers who foster an environment of trust while ensuring Firmenich is a challenging and fun place to work and grow careers.
- Professionals who consistently look beyond their function to drive solutions which are best for the company as a whole.
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to liaison with Creative staff, and R&D on production related issues. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
- REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree required preferably within the following disciplines (Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry) Experience with GC, GCMS is preferred, with Flavors and/or Fragrance experience. Technically proficient in the following standard chemical procedures and physical measurements (wet chemistry): GC, GCMS, FTIR, HPLC,NMR, pH, acid value, peroxide value, oil content, water content, specific gravity, refractive index, Tg, optical rotation, salt content, solid content, color, ester value and other standard tests. Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel and standard MS office software. LIMS and/or SAP experience preferred.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to be on your feet for 50-70% of the day; Able to lift, push, or pull up to 30 lbs; Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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