Quality Control Technician
Princeton, NJ, US
On-Site 

As a Quality Control Technician you’ll be working to support the plant’s day-to-day operations around quality.  You’ll be supported by your team with possibilities to grow into a Supply Chain Professional and directly impact the quality of our products – helping to improve real lives.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities
•    Manage the receipt of samples as they are logged into Quality Control. •    Analyze raw material, in-process, and finished product samples according to established SOP's
•    Conduct daily Fragrance sensory evaluation sessions per established SOP's
•    Participate in, and lead daily Flavor sensory evaluation panels per established SOP's.  Provide Sensory Support in both preparation and evaluation of ingredients and finished products.
•    Prioritize / separate samples and organize their testing per established SOP's.
•    Prepare micro samples for shipment per established SOP's for 3rd party testing. Files all retains at conclusion of sample testing cycle

We bring
•    A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally; •    The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
•    Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
•    A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
•    An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
•    We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

You bring
•    Growth mindset individuals who consistently strive to grow their capabilities, are not afraid to make a mistake, and never give up. •    Nurturers who foster an environment of trust while ensuring Firmenich is a challenging and fun place to work and grow careers.
•    Professionals who consistently look beyond their function to drive solutions which are best for the company as a whole.
•    Strong interpersonal skills in order to liaison with Creative staff, and R&D on production related issues. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
•    REQUIRED:  Bachelor's degree required preferably within the following disciplines (Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Food Science, Food Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry)  Experience with GC, GCMS is preferred, with Flavors and/or Fragrance experience. Technically proficient in the following standard chemical procedures and physical measurements (wet chemistry): GC, GCMS, FTIR, HPLC,NMR, pH, acid value, peroxide value, oil content, water content, specific gravity, refractive index, Tg, optical rotation, salt content, solid content, color, ester value and other standard tests.  Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel and standard MS office software.  LIMS and/or SAP experience preferred.
•    Physical Requirements:   Ability to be on your feet for 50-70% of the day;  Able to lift, push, or pull up to 30 lbs; Requires wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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