What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Symrise AG?
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
The Naturals business unit, within Food & Beverage, delivers natural ingredients, obtained using various gentle processing technologies. The team of in-house agronomists carefully selects raw materials and applies best-in-class sustainable sourcing practices, to capture the highest natural properties of conventional and organic fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, vanilla, and botanicals. Gentle industrial processes and technological know-how enable us to deliver consumer-friendly label solutions and standardized nutritional actives. Symrise can, in this way, guarantee food safety, highest quality standards, and traceability, ensuring trust all along the value chain.
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Your role
The QA technician performs the following essential functions:
1. Performs raw material and finished good testing.
2. Daily sensory analysis of finished goods.
3. Initiates disposition of finished goods (release / hold)
4. Works closely with manufacturing operators to verify test results.
5. Coordianates submission of samples to third party labs.
6. Verifies calibration of laboratory equipment.
7. Maintains Product Hold Program via entry into spreadsheet, form completion, labeling and label removal.
8. Maintains sample retention program.
9. Assist with internal audits.
10. Analytical report creation.
- Associates degree in science related field or four years experience in laboratory or quality setting.
- Must have demonstrated abilities in written and oral communication.
- Must be able to perform general office duties including data entry and filing.
- The person in this position must have ability to problem solve, prioritize, follow-through on multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work in a safe, efficient manner; abiding by all safety related policies and procedures.
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.