Quality Control Analyst
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4-5years
5 - 85000
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Job Description
Job Title: Quality Control Analyst
Location: Norwood NJ (On-Site 5 Days/Week)
Industry: Fragrance / Flavor Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time w/ Benefits
Salary: Up to $85000 5% Bonus
Recruiter: Sole Hire (Confidential Search)
Position Overview:
Sole Hire has been retained to conduct a confidential search for a skilled Quality Control Analyst to join a specialty manufacturing company focused on essential oils fragrances and flavors. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical lab experience excellent attention to detail and familiarity with testing methods for raw materials and finished goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform laboratory testing on incoming raw materials in-process samples and finished products
- Conduct organoleptic evaluations and record detailed sensory observations
- Analyze using Specific Gravity Refractive Index Optical Rotation LAB Color and Gas Chromatography (GC) / GCMS
- Interpret complex GC chromatograms for essential oils and fragrance materials
- Assist in root cause analysis of internal and external non-conformances
- Support corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA)
- Calibrate and maintain lab equipment regularly
- Improve and validate new and existing QC procedures
- Enter test results into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Support production processes and ensure product quality compliance
- Create or revise SOPs to improve QC performance and throughput
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Chemistry Food Science or a related scientific field (Master s preferred)
- 3 5 years of experience in a laboratory QC or QA role (flavor fragrance or essential oils strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of GC/GCMS instrumentation and data interpretation
- Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g. ISO GMP FDA)
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus
- Excellent olfactory skills and product evaluation knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks
- Professional judgment and analytical problem-solving
- Team-oriented and proactive work ethic
Work Environment:
- 100% on-site role in a lab and warehouse setting
- Requires extended periods of computer work sensory evaluation and physical movement
- Must be able to distinguish odors and conduct sensory-based testing
Additional Information:
- Confidential search managed by Sole Hire
- Only shortlisted candidates will receive company information
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related scientific field (Master s preferred) 3 5 years of experience in a laboratory QC or QA role (flavor, fragrance, or essential oils strongly preferred) Strong knowledge of GC/GCMS instrumentation and data interpretation Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g., ISO, GMP, FDA) Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus Excellent olfactory skills and product evaluation knowledge Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to detail and data accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks Professional judgment and analytical problem-solving Team-oriented and proactive work ethic Work Environment: 100% on-site role in a lab and warehouse setting Requires extended periods of computer work, sensory evaluation, and physical movement Must be able to distinguish odors and conduct sensory-based testing Additional Information: Confidential search managed by Sole Hire Only shortlisted candidates will receive company information Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full Time
