Quality Control Analyst
Department
Reports To
FLSA Status
EEO Category
Job Class
Last Modified
900
Director – Quality
Exempt
3 - Tech
xx
03.20.2025

JOB SUMMARY

• Ensure the consistent quality of our production output. Conduct laboratory tests on incoming raw materials, in-process production samples, and final products before distribution.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: BS science degree (Chemistry or Food Science preferred); MS degree preferred.
• Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in a (flavor, fragrance, and especially essential oils) lab setting, background in QA/QC,
• Familiarity with Industry standards and regulations.
• Certified Auditor is considered a plus.

SKILLS

• Fluent in English, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent olfactory skills and product knowledge are essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality procedures and SOPs
• Good time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Handles deadlines flexibly and positively.
• Must exercise good judgement and professionalism.

Location

• Norwood -New Jersey

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting and/or alternating sitting and standing at will.
• Keyboarding. Entering text or data into a computer using a traditional keyboard.
• Speaking. Expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing Requirements. The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.
• Near Visual Acuity. Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., use of computers).
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Perform daily analysis of incoming raw materials, blends, and reevaluations.
• Perform qualitative organoleptic evaluations of material.
• Analysis techniques include Specific Gravity, Refractive Index, Optical Rotation, LAB Color, Gas Chromatography, and GC-MS.
• Interpret complex GC analysis of essential oils.
• Assist in the investigation of the root cause of internal and external non-conformances
• Aid in the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain all lab equipment, including daily calibrations.
• Modify, improve, and validate analytical procedures to meet QC’s needs.
• Enter analytical results into the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Perform all functions and duties of QC Technicians as needed.
• Assist with production activities as they relate to quality.
• Initiate new policies and procedures to meet the demands of increased production and faster turnaround times.