Quality Control Lab Technician

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States I.Rice & Company Full time
An independent, family-owned business in Philadelphia, I. Rice & Co. has been making quality food products and flavors since 1884. With considerable growth and expansion, we are looking for qualified employees to help in a variety of positions. As a food manufacturing plant, I. Rice & Co. offers a diverse range of employment opportunities, from lab technicians to production coordination and inventory organization. With a fun community, competitive pay, and generous bonus incentives, I. Rice offers ample opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Quality Control Lab Technician

This permanent, full-time position supports the Quality Assurance department through testing batches of product while these products are in process. Tests include brix, pH, water activity, titrations, viscosities and organoleptic evaluations. Results are tabulated into databases for future reference. Knowledge of basic laboratory principals is an advantage. Environment is a clean and modern lab working with terrific people.

Essential Jobs and Duties:

Calibration of laboratory equipment

Perform analytical tests on raw materials and finished products

Work with production to make adjustments to batches in order to adhere to product specifications

Running batch freezer to make finished product for further study and sensory evaluation

Preparation of bench top R&D studies via scaling ingredients, record keeping, etc.

Complete reports such as QC Incidents and Product Hold

Respond to customer questions or concerns in a professional and appropriate manner

Inspection of inbound receipt screens for various liquids

Maintaining the finished goods and raw material retention library

Sampling of finished product for microbial analysis

Maintaining the lot code identification signage and database used in ingredient storage areas

Maintaining of raw material specification documentation and product specification documentation

Maintaining of finished product specification documentation

Our products, equipment, and methods are continually evolving. The duties associated with this position will change and evolve as needed. This individual is required to be willing and able to take on new responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, R&D, or related course of study preferred

Two to three years of related quality assurance or lab experience

Skills and Expectations:

This individual must have fundamental knowledge of the duties and equipment described above. Training provided as needed. The workload in this position can be demanding at times and the completion of batch testing for production is critical.

Key Skills and Specifications are as follows:

Ability to prioritize and organize ones work load

Ability to work in a team environment as well as individually in an environment with changing priorities

Ability to manage time effectively

Maintain proper lab conditions and equipment maintenance

Maintain proper record keeping and perform data entry

Be capable of working in various work settings of the facility including laboratory, office and plant areas

Perform basic math skills

Proficient computer skills, including above average knowledge of MS Excel

Understand and perform scaling/measuring in standard and metric formats

I. Rice is an equal opportunity employer and derives our staff skills through a diverse and talented workforce. This person will work closely with all departments and persons in our facility and must conduct themselves professionally at all times.

Benefits

Benefits and Compensation

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Health insurance

Various supplemental insurance policies available after 90-day introductory period

Life insurance available after completion of 90-day introductory period

401-K retirement plan available after one year of employment

Option to participate in uniform program

Annual bonus incentives

I.Rice is an equal opportunity employer and derives our staff skills through a diverse and talented workforce. This person will work closely with all departments and persons in our facility and must conduct themselves professionally at all times.



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