Quality Technician II

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.

In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Quality Technician II

Job Purpose

Under periodic supervision, inspect and analyze raw materials, in-process as well as fi nished product samples to secure compliance with product safetyregulations, specifi cations and standards. $24 per/hr

Core Responsibilities

Log samples and sample fl ow within QC.
Retain sample management and sample fl ow.
Performs chemical, physical testing and sensory evaluation of products or incoming ingredients as identifi ed by the current Givaudan specifi cation forthe item.
Enter test results into SAP timely resulting in an acceptance or rejection.
Communicate rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care as needed. Types ofcommunications include e-mail, making notes in system and/or verbal.
Perform basic equipment calibrations per frequency noted in calibration procedures.
Perform instruments, equipment and quality deviations troubleshooting in laboratory.
Identify opportunity for improvements in QC.
Maintain work in a hygienic and safe work environment.
Provide backup and support to team members as necessary.
Perform administrative tasks within QC.

Academic Background

Vocational diploma (pre-university level) in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline
University degree preferred.

Professional Experience

Overall work experience of 4 to 5 years with 1 to 2 years in a similar position.
Laboratory and/or QC techniques required.

Technical Skills

Operational experience and strong affinity on laboratory system, analytical equipment and instruments such as weighing balance, Densitometer,Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC.
Knowledge on chemical substances, hazardous material and related local regulations.
Basics of Sensory Evaluation.

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 drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.