Givaudan
Quality Lab Sensory Analyst
Givaudan, Providence, Rhode Island, United States,
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.BASIC FUNCTIONUnder general supervision, evaluates flavoring products and incoming ingredients by performing sensory evaluations and basic physical-chemical or analytical tests.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESIdentifies and documents non-conforming product.Performs basic equipment calibrations and supports miscellaneous laboratory functions as directed.Enters test results into computer resulting in an approval or rejection.Analytical testing
may include, but not limited to SG, RI, OR, % alcohol, titrations, pH, L.A.B, Absorbance by UV Spectrometry, Turbidity, Color values and other wet chemistry tests.Supports miscellaneous lab functions as directed, including, but not limited to pre-ship sample process, filing (retain samples, CoAs, GC folders), preparing solutions, maintaining lab supplies, disposal of liquid Hazardous waste, and performing basic equipment calibrations per frequency noted in calibration procedures.Identifies out of specification results and applies simple corrections.Documents and communicates non-conformances to higher level Quality personnel and operations as needed.Analyzes and collects data for investigations.Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines.Attends site training sessions.Support and participate on improvement projects related to Quality, Food Safety, Safety, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, 5 S, etc.Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work team.Other laboratory tasks might be requested based on the business needs.PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree, focus in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biology preferred; or combined relevant work experience and education.Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing operations background (food or chemical preferred) with at least 1-year laboratory work experience.SAP experience is required.For sensory lab a basic screening.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESMust possess strong written and verbal English skills and be able to read and explain technical documentation to others.Must be able to communicate openly.Must have the ability to think creatively.Open to change and learning.Must have customer awareness.Have a desire to achieve results and be a team player.At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
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may include, but not limited to SG, RI, OR, % alcohol, titrations, pH, L.A.B, Absorbance by UV Spectrometry, Turbidity, Color values and other wet chemistry tests.Supports miscellaneous lab functions as directed, including, but not limited to pre-ship sample process, filing (retain samples, CoAs, GC folders), preparing solutions, maintaining lab supplies, disposal of liquid Hazardous waste, and performing basic equipment calibrations per frequency noted in calibration procedures.Identifies out of specification results and applies simple corrections.Documents and communicates non-conformances to higher level Quality personnel and operations as needed.Analyzes and collects data for investigations.Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines.Attends site training sessions.Support and participate on improvement projects related to Quality, Food Safety, Safety, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, 5 S, etc.Excellent attendance, flexibility, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work team.Other laboratory tasks might be requested based on the business needs.PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree, focus in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biology preferred; or combined relevant work experience and education.Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing operations background (food or chemical preferred) with at least 1-year laboratory work experience.SAP experience is required.For sensory lab a basic screening.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIESMust possess strong written and verbal English skills and be able to read and explain technical documentation to others.Must be able to communicate openly.Must have the ability to think creatively.Open to change and learning.Must have customer awareness.Have a desire to achieve results and be a team player.At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
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