Quality Control Specialist - Winter Haven, FL
This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Summary/Objective
In addition to the duties of a Quality Control Lab Technician, the Quality Control Specialist shall provide support for the Quality Control Manager and Supervisor in the areas of employee training, documentation and troubleshooting.
Description of Duties:

• Proficient in all of the duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Quality Control Lab Technician position description.
• Capable of routine GC maintenance as well as instrument start up and shut down protocols.
• Work closely with the QC Manager/Supervisor and Operations Manager to identify non-typical distillation campaigns and establish the appropriate GC testing methodology.
• Serve as a review and validation point for GC data entered into the inventory spreadsheets subsequent to any non-standard distillation campaign.
• Assist the QC Manager/Supervisor in scheduling and completing the FSSC 22000 Internal Audit Program.
• Represent the Quality Team during daily morning meetings as requested by the QC Manager/Supervisor.
• Assist in the documentation of new and revised analytical methodology.
• Inventory and order laboratory supplies as directed
• This position shall include significant cross training in AR analytical protocols. This training shall include the ability to utilize the GC MS, GC MS/MS and LC MS/MS for the identification of unknowns.
• All other duties as directed and appropriate for the purposes of Florida Chemical Co.

Essential Functions:
Supervisory Responsibility:

• Indirect. The Quality Control Specialist will be a primary trainer for new quality control employees.

Work Environment:

• Analytical laboratory environment which will include some time spent in a manufacturing areas

Physical Demands:

• Standing, walking, sitting, manual dexterity and light lifting

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Schedule is Monday - Friday (40 hours) 8am - 5pm.

Travel:

• None anticipated

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science required. External candidates with commensurate experience may be considered.
• 18 months experience in the role of Laboratory Technician II with Florida Chemical/ADM.
• Approval from the QC Supervisor and Manager based on performance and analytical capabilities.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.
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