Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a QC Technician for a contract-to-hire position at a cutting-edge client. If you’re passionate about leading production teams and ensuring high-quality manufacturing standards, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Job Title: Quality Control Technician
Pay: $21-23.00/hour
Schedule: Day shift
Location: San Fernando, CA (91340)
Contract-to-Hire

General Duties

• Perform standard QC tests and analysis on incoming raw materials, raw samples

and/or finished products.

• Prepare all standards for comparison with samples from production.
  

• Maintain accurate records on all work performed.
  

• Maintain and calibrate instruments regularly.
  

• Receive instruction and guidance from QC Chemists and R & D scientists of all levels.
  

• Have internal contacts with R&D staff, Production, Purchasing and inter-company lab personnel regarding resources, production and procedures.
  

• This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with vendors, customers, co-workers and supervisors, while achieving and enhancing performance standards.

 
Essential Job Functions

• Perform standard routine tests (RI, density, pH, color, etc.) on products.

• Perform standard sensory tests on raw materials, customer submissions, and finished flavors.
  

• Pull samples out from storage locations to be used as standards or re-evaluate for any reason as requested.
  

• Pull samples of incoming raw material from Shipping & Receiving.
  

• Evaluate incoming raw material samples for compliance with specifications.
  

• Responsible for collection, review and filing of Certificates of Analysis for all raw materials.
  

• Responsible for keeping FABS up to date on all QC records of samples tested.
  

• Begin to trouble-shoot problem areas within the QC function and recommend solutions.
  

• Prepare samples for outside testing as needed.
  

• Responsible for organizing, storing, clean-up and disposal of QC retained samples.
  

• Responsible for cleaning and calibrating all QC lab instruments on a regular basis.
  

• Wash all glassware; maintain a clean working area and sufficient inventory of supplies in the lab.
  

• Must demonstrate skill in establishing and implementing QC procedures for the continuous improvement of the QC Department functions (record keeping, trend analysis, specifications development and reporting data in a timely manner.)
  

• Provide training for new employees as needed.
  

• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
  

• Must have regular, punctual attendance.
  

• Perform all others duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum B.A. in related field or equivalent work experience.

• Must be able to move about in a production and lab environment.
  

• Must have visual acuity to evaluate sample appearance and use lab instruments.
  

• Must demonstrate taste/aroma sense acuity. 

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