Quality Control Analyst

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Personal - 5/8 Professional Texas Location, Midlothian, TX, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.50 Annually

Conducts research and analysis concerning chemistry and microbiology of foods to develop and improve foods, beverages, and cosmetics by performing the following duties.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies effects of various methods of processing, preservation, and packaging on composition and properties of foods such as color, texture, aroma, taste, shelf life, and nutritive content.
• Performs quality control tests in food processing, products and cosmetics.
• Analyzes raw materials and finished products, using standard laboratory instruments such as GC, ICP, FTIR and other instruments.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data andwritesreports to validate orindicatedeviations from existing standards.
• Maintain laboratory records, samples and equipment.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieveoptimumquality within limits of equipment capability.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive test onmaterials,or products to measure performance, and material characteristics.
• Analyzes raw materials, intermediate and finished products following
  
  Sunrider'sspecifications and performs required analysis such as: organoleptic evaluation, pH, moisture, do other test such as titration, disintegration and others.
• Analyzes cosmetic bulk materials and provides adjustments of batches when necessary.
• Approves/rejects raw materials, intermediate and finished products based upon Sunrider'sspecifications.
• Logs on incoming samples of raw materials, in-processmaterialsand finished products in log book and e-files.
• Prepares test samples for microbiological analysesutilizingaseptic techniques.
• Prepares and sterilizes standard microbiological cultural media.
• Performs serial dilutions andenumeratetargeted microorganisms following standard operating procedures.
• Skillfully uses all standard microbiological techniques (plating, streaking, pouring, diluting, autoclaving, etc.).
• Detects and confirms pathogenic microorganisms that may cause foodborne illness using selective media agar.
• Generates Pass/Fail decisions for analyzed products according to the pre-established specification limits.
• Accurately documents and maintains necessary paper and electronic data records.
• Maintains and updates the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Microbiological methods.
• Operates general laboratory equipment such as an autoclave, pipet machine, incubator, etc.
• Maintains proper labeling, handling, storage and disposal of microbiological waste.
• Manages time and tasks efficiently.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) in a scientific discipline from four‑year college or university; and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from departmental manager/supervisor or other employees.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

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