Looking for an entry level technical position within the Flavor and Fragrance Industry? Global Essence Inc, a leading supplier of flavor and fragrance raw materials located in Hamilton, New Jersey will begin accepting applications for the position of: Quality Assurance Lab Technician.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will be responsible for assisting the QA Technical Manager and Quality Assurance Laboratory Chemist in conducting analytical analyses of flavor and fragrance raw materials, recording and communicating data, sample preparation, lab scale blending operations, as well as other tasks seen fit by department management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for properly operating and maintaining analytical laboratory equipment used in the analysis of flavor and fragrance raw materials. Primary instrumentation utilized includes: Density Meter, Refractometer, Colorimeter, Polarimeter, Dual Column analysis via Gas Chromatograph (GC), Gas Chromatograph - Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS), along with GC Chiral Column analysis.
PRIMARY TASKS INCLUDE:
- Annotating GC Chromatograms
- GCMS Analysis for Synthetic Marker Compounds in Natural Products
- Various Physical Analyses
- Data Analysis Against Company Specifications
- Lab Scale Blend Work
- Comparative Sensory Evaluation
- Organization of Laboratory Files
- Maintenance of the Internal Standard Library
- Furnishing Certificates of Analysis
The successful candidate for this position will work closely with the Quality Assurance Laboratory Chemist to ensure all analyses are completed in a timely manner, and that analytical data is properly communicated to all relevant departments.
REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related field with 1-2 years experience in a laboratory environment. A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with knowledge and/or working experience in Gas Chromatography is preferred. Excellent communication and time management skills are required. A strong background in computer usage plus a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Access are also required. Familiarity with Agilent’s Chemstation software is a plus. The applicant must have a hands-on, go-getter attitude which is essential in this fast-paced work environment.
KEY SKILLS:
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Time management
- Self-Starter Attributes
- Excellent written and oral communication
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- PTO & Vacation Time
- Vision insurance
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