Quality Assurance Technician - Nights

Company Overview

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well‑being of life on the planet, providing state‑of‑the‑art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe.

Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments:
Human Nutrition & Health;
Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well‑being of life on the planet, providing state‑of‑the‑art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe.

Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments:
Human Nutrition & Health;
Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit

Performs quality and safety testing of incoming ingredients, in-process and finished products. The Quality Assurance Technician supports the quality assurance programs. Directly reports to the Quality Assurance Manager for proper direction, interpretation, and evaluation. Maintains and guarantees Balchem Corporation’s quality and safety standards.

• Performs inspections to company standards for all incoming raw material and packaging inspection
• Perform all positive releases for sampling and testing
• Prepare samples for analysis in outside laboratories; maintains sample inventory of raw and finished samples
• Manage sample program, document, administer and file raw materials samples
• Respond to customer and QA sample request fulfillment
• Manages and updates site’s access to corporate COA program
• Provides vendor information and support through Trace Gains program
• Provides support for corporate supply chain quality team
• Manages Document control program
• Lab supply inventory and management (ATP, allergen and EV swabs)
• Manages holds program
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, and report potentially unsafe conditions
• Monitor and maintain product quality to meet company standards; report to Manager any deviation from quality that may become a potential liability
• Consistently be on time to work, meetings, and training sessions
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks
• Report to your Manager any failure to adhere to Balchem’s work ethics and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager

• Lab experience is required, and food-handling experience is desirable
• HACCP knowledge and understanding required/PCQI preferred
• Must have sound analytical and technical skills
• Individual must be equipped with strong motivation, organization, time management, documentation, and communication skills (both orally and written)
• Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstration of strong work ethics (dependable, and trustworthy)
• Must be able to communicate…