Quality Lab Analyst II

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Basic Function (Purpose of Position):

Under general supervision while following standard operating procedures and guidelines for internal safety, GPM and OSHA, evaluates a wide variety of flavoring products and incoming ingredients. Performs all sensorial, chemical, physical, and analytical testing for company products and processes as assigned. Makes calibration and minor equipment adjustments.

Essential Functions:

• Perform a wide variety of chemical, physical, and analytical tests as well as sensory evaluations for a wide variety of flavoring products and incoming ingredients as identified by current specifications. Enters test results into computer to determine if the product is to be approved or rejected.
• Identifie lots that do not meet specification and completes initial investigation of non-conformance. Provides all collected information needed to trouble shoot the non-conformance to supervisor for review and direction.
• Perform equipment calibrations and basic equipment maintenance per frequency noted in procedures.
• Communicate rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care on a daily basis. Types of communication include e-mail, notes entered into system, and verbal.

Education/Experience/Skills/Job Knowledge:

College degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field. 2-3 year’s laboratory experience. Gas Chromatography knowledge. Familiar with variety software used and most production processes (varies by type of testing performed).

Key Competencies for this position are: Communicates openly, thinks creatively, is open to change and learning, customer awareness, has a desire to achieve results, and is a team player.

Organizational Relationships:

Regular contact with operation managers, Quality Lab personnel, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Customer Care and Flavor Chemists. Minimal, if any.

Working Conditions:

The normal conditions in which this job is performed are found indoors in a climate-controlled laboratory, but there may be occasional exposure to lower temperatures from refrigerated 2-10°C (35-50°F) storage areas. There is frequent stress due to time constraints of a project or equipment failure. Position requires frequent exposure to dust, fumes and gases and ongoing contact with raw materials and finished products. Must follow safety guidelines and procedures and perform all duties involving hazardous wastes in accordance with training received. Periodically, this position requires flexibility to work overtime during the week or weekend.

Effect of Errors:

All testing results are generated and entered into a database. This data is reviewed by the computer and acceptance or rejection direction is provided. Inaccurate testing results can lead to poor decisions by other quality personnel. There is a potential for loss of production batches. Failure to follow safety or hazardous waste training procedures may lead to injury to self or others. Must be able to report observations of unsafe acts to manager or safety manager.

Physical Demands/Dexterity:

The most frequent activities associated with this job are standing, twisting, walking, holding, filing, speaking, vision, hearing, data entry and writing by hand. Less frequent activities include carrying (up to 30 lbs.) for distances up to 20 feet, kneeling, lifting, sorting, pushing and pulling.

Equipment Used:

Gas Chromatograph, Scales, Glassware, Densitometer, Refractometer, Polarimeter, Omnis Autotitrator, Viscometer, Spectrophotometric Colorimeter, Peroxide meter, Turbidity meter, Karl Fischer titrator, Sieve testing equipment, Burette titration equipment, computer, and any new equipment that is setup in the lab.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual’s voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.