QA, Food Technologist

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$65,000.00/yr - $84,000.00/yr

Grand Rapids, MI

• Support the development, implementation, and administration of Quality Assurance operational procedures, policies, programs, and systems.
• Participate in overall product development process.
• Maintain the on-site sensory test kitchen.
• Drive private label quality assurance testing program for specific products or clients.
• Perform the day‑to‑day management of the retailer’s customer feedback programs for private brands.
• Resolve issues or concerns regarding current product quality and recommend solutions for corrective action with vendors.
• Audit critical categories for quality integrity and food safety.
• Design, execute, and analyze results from consumer tests and sensory evaluations of private label and competitive brand products.
• Track and monitor federal and state regulations for products and packaging.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.

Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study/Area of
  
  Experience:
  
  Food Science or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in science with laboratory experience required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Well organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle a fast‑paced work environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment.
• Knowledge of generally accepted practices, procedures, and standard policy & procedure development techniques.
• Knowledgeable in data analysis, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

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