QA, Food Technologist

# QA, Food Technologist## Grand Rapids, MI 49501## QA, Food Technologist Minimum: USD $65,000.00/Yr.Maximum: USD $84,000.00/Yr.Market Type:
Onsite
** QA and Sensory Technologist
** The
** QA & Sensory Technologist
** ensures the quality and compliance of private brand products by managing product evaluations, sensory testing, and customer feedback programs. This role partners with suppliers and cross-functional teams to uphold standards, oversees regulatory submissions to maintain compliance, and continuously reviews processes to improve efficiency. It’s a hands-on position focused on delivering safe, high-quality products that meet customer expectations.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities 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 recommends solutions for corrective action with Vendor Audit critical categories for quality integrity and food safety

Design, execute, and analyze results from consumer tests and sensory evaluations of Private Label brand and competitive brand products

Track and monitor federal and state regulations for products and packaging

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports  - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports  - This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job  Education Level: (Required):
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of

Experience:

Food Science or Related Field  2+ Years of experience in Science with labratory experience required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities   Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills  Ability to Exercise Sound Judgement  Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment  Flexible & Adaptable, able to change & Alter According to changes in Projects or Business Environment  Knowledge of generally accepted practices, procedures, & standard policy & procedure development techniques  Knowedgable in Data Analysis, Compile Information, & Prepare Reports  Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
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