Quality Control Technician

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

The Quality Control Technician is a 2nd shift position based at the Totowa, NJ plant reporting to the Quality Control Supervisor.  This role is responsible for performing daily analytical tests, pre-operation and line audits, and ensuring production procedures and systems are followed. The position ensures that all quality standards are consistently met while supporting the development of QC team members.

Essential Functions

• Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), FSMA, Safety, and Environmental regulations as well as company policies.
• Maintain positive attitude. Focus on the customer, teamwork, and quality productivity.  
• Give recommendations to improve workplace safety, efficiency, and to better serve the customer.
• Analyze finished product for various analytical testing including redox, Chittick, pH, %moisture, color, titratable acid (TA), enzymes, vitamins, proteins, etc., on a daily basis.
• Daily verification/calibration of lab equipment prior to testing finished product to ensure product quality.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the lab making sure that the areas are clean after testing.
• Ensure that lot codes and finished products package is correct and legible.
• Product that has been analyzed and does not meet specification, must be re-sampled and re-analyzed immediately. If product is not in compliance, HOLD stickers must be applied immediately and system hold activated.
• Participate in and successfully complete all required laboratory training classes.
• Complete the picking, testing and approval of raw materials, issuing deviation when the material is out of specification and reporting to the supervisor/manager.
• Keeping record of the materials that need to be tested for micro and send the samples on time.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or Microbiology.
• Experience in a laboratory environment within a related industry is required.
• SAP/Sample Manager experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and equipment calibration.
• Ability to maintain compliance with GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, and company policies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing plant with large open floor areas and loud machinery.
• Exposure to high temperatures in summer and cold environments in winter.
• Dusty environment due to raw materials.
• Exposure to allergens including eggs, soy, sesame seeds, milk, and wheat.

Physical Demands

• Must wear GMP-compliant hair and beard nets, company-provided uniforms, gloves, and, in some areas, respirators.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive laboratory or line auditing tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.

Our offer

The below reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, location and business or organizational needs. The base salary for this role is $24.00. In addition, we offer:

• Variable bonus potential
• Paid time off, including company holidays
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• Education assistance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com

Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace.  All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.

Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.