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The Quality Control Lab Technician is responsible for chemical, physical and/or microbiological analysis of beverage components and blends. Duties include preparing documentation and performing testing and analysis of samples to ensure quality and food safety standards are met.

Your Responsibilities 

• Verify that lab equipment is functioning properly by performing and documenting calibrations on a daily or weekly basis depending on equipment
• Conduct physical and chemical analysis such as brix, moisture, acidity, pH, etc of beverages, syrups, flavors and raw materials throughout the entire production process
• Perform sensory analysis on all bulks and finished product throughout the shift
• Conduct filling line quality inspections on the production floor which includes temperature checks, torques, weights and packaging checks
• Verify effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation procedures by performing pre and post-operational inspections of production equipment as well as perform ATP swabbing
• Ability to confidently make batch adjustments when a product is out of specification such as adding acid or base to a sample
• Responsible for placing product on hold when it does not meet quality and/or food safety specifications and communicating to appropriate parties
• Upkeep of laboratory to include daily cleaning of benchtops and equipment and restocking of supplies
• Support investigations of customer complaint issues as needed
• Collecting and sending customers production samples per their requests
• Collecting and sending samples required for third party testing
• Responsible to adhere to as well as implement and enforce internal standards concerning hygiene, HACCP, food/quality and job safety
• Work and communicate closely with production personnel
• Maintain an organized, clean, safe & health-conscious work environment
• Ability to enter and maintain information in ERP (SAP) system
• Maintain and complete batch records for all products
• Maintaining upkeep and organization of retain area

Your Profile:

• Associates degree in science-related field
• 2+ years' experience in laboratory environment
• SAP knowledge

We offer:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave -Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
• Paid Time Off - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement - Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
• Dohler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Supportive Culture - Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned private company, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
• Meaningful Impact - Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
• Empowerment - Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference

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