Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianLifeSpice Ingredients, a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, international food company has an opening for a Quality Technician in Lowell, IN.The Quality Technician will ensure that LifeSpice proprietary blends meet all quality and regulatory requirements including chemical, physical, and microbiological specifications.As a Quality Technician at LifeSpice, you will:Work directly with the Quality & Regulatory Team ensuring daily tasks are completed on time and in full, including:Entering results and creating quality documentation for finished seasoning blends including Certificates of Analysis (COA)Managing hold and release of finished seasonings and raw materialsCommunicating with multiple internal and external departmentsTraveling to blending partner for first time production runsAssessing finished seasoning blends for quality acceptability to assure product meets specificationsFacilitating sensory evaluationAssisting with product quality investigationsMaintaining organization of sample retain areaOccasional travel to Chicago corporate officeYou have:1-2+ years of experience in quality or the food industryStrong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication skillsFamiliarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) a plusCapacity to work in a fast-paced environmentHigh school diploma requiredAssociate or bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferredAbility to participate in daily sensory panels, with no food allergies or taste or smell limitationsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods in a lab setting with exposure to various food ingredients and allergens