R&D Technician (Sensory Evaluation) - Onsite

Title: R&D Technician (Sensory Evaluation) - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Quality,
manufacturing,
laboratory protocol,
Raw Materials, Finished Product, Concentrate Manufacturing Plant,
Product Specification parameters, Ingredient Specification parameters,
Sensory Quality Procedures, PGCS Sensory Guidelines, Sensory testing program, Sensory lab consumables,
Quality Good Catch Program, GMP, FSMA, FSSC22000, OSHA, Plant Safety Policies,
quality testing, data analysis, documentation, laboratory protocol, process improvement, inventory management, compliance

Description:

Detail oriented individual required for conducting the testing of Raw Materials and Finished Product for US Based Concentrate Manufacturing Plant managing the Sensory testing program.
Deliver accurate and timely results for all raw materials and finished goods
Conduct testing and approval of finished goods and raw materials per existing Product/Ingredient Specification parameters
Qualify/Train new panelists per client Sensory Guidelines
Assume leadership role for investigation of quality issues related to Sensory
Implement Sensory Quality Procedures at the direction of Support Center
Manage oversight of local Quality Good Catch Program
Ability to analyze and interpret data, reporting results orally and in written documentation
Ability to monitor and analyze results trending to drive process improvement
Maintains all records in accordance with the client protocol
Maintains the inventory of all Sensory lab consumables
Compliance with all GMP, FSMA, FSSC22000, OSHA and Plant Safety Policies.
Responsible for maintaining and complying with all applicable client, Federal, State, and Local regulations and standards.
Authority to immediately address safety risks

Qualifications/Requirements:
3-5 years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor s degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field
Experience with basic laboratory protocol required

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008