QC/QA Technician (f/m/d)

Blue Pacific Flavors Inc. is a distinguished company specializing in the creation and supply of high-quality flavors for the food and beverage industry. Known for innovating sensory experiences, Blue Pacific Flavors serves a wide array of clients ranging from small artisanal producers to global food and beverage manufacturers. The company is committed to sustainable practices, scientific excellence, and meeting rigorous quality standards, positioning itself as a leader in flavor development and manufacturing. Blue Pacific Flavors Inc. operates within a dynamic market, leveraging research and development to create not only appealing flavors but also safe, compliant, and consistent products for diverse applications. \n\nThe role available at Blue Pacific Flavors Inc. involves joining the Quality Control (QC) team, focused primarily on ensuring the integrity and excellence of flavors and ingredients through comprehensive testing and regulatory compliance. This position requires performing a variety of quality control tests, including sensory evaluations, on raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods to validate that they meet the stringent company and industry specifications. The QC professional will be responsible for accurately sampling, testing, documenting results in the ERP system, and coordinating with third-party laboratories for external testing and sample shipments. \n\nThe role also entails responsibilities such as re-testing expiring materials, supporting shelf-life extensions, troubleshooting and maintaining laboratory instruments, and managing documentation related to quality assurance and control. The incumbent will release or hold materials in the ERP system and generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) along with other QC documentation. They will also contribute to ERP setup for new materials or products, including test planning and data management. Collaboration with other departments such as Research & Development (R&D), Manufacturing, and suppliers is crucial to ensure that product specifications, testing methods, and regulatory compliance are consistently achieved. \n\nAdditional responsibilities include maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), handling customer specifications, completing QA questionnaires, supporting audit processes, HACCP and GMP compliance programs, conducting complaint investigations (Corrective and Preventive Actions - CAPA), training staff, and overseeing laboratory safety. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in food science, food technology, chemistry, or a related field who seek to apply their expertise within a results-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and quality assurance. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading flavor company that is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with equal employment opportunity principles.