QC Lab Technician

Location: Plainsboro

Description:

• As a quality control technician, you will be responsible for performing sensorial evaluations (olfactive, color, etc.) and qualitative assessments of raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet company standards.
• In this role, you will focus on achieving key performance indicators, particularly the goods receipt processing time (GRPT), by executing timely and accurate sensorial testing, documenting results, and ensuring data integrity.
• Your work will directly support product quality, consistency, and release efficiency across operations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain rigorous quality control standards.
• A strong background in sensorial evaluation and analytical documentation, coupled with MS Excel proficiency, is essential for success in this role.
• Perform sensorial evaluations, including olfactive and color assessments, comparing findings against established company standards to ensure product consistency and quality.
• Conduct qualitative inspections of raw materials and finished goods, verifying alignment with product specifications and recording accurate results.
• Drive the achievement of goods receipt processing time (GRPT) above 95%, ensuring timely completion and reporting of sensorial evaluations and sample releases.
• Utilize MS Excel to record, analyze, and summarize data, preparing clear and detailed reports for communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain high data integrity and traceability by following strict documentation and recordkeeping practices for all evaluations and results.
• Identify trends, deviations, or discrepancies in sensorial data and collaborate with the quality control and product development teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, testing protocols, and applicable industry regulations for sensorial assessments.
• Support product release activities by providing timely, accurate test data to facilitate decision-making in line with quality and production objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QC department by suggesting process optimizations and supporting new testing methodologies.

Qualifications:

• A degree or technical diploma in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field, with at least 1-2 years of experience in a quality control or laboratory environment within the fragrance, flavor, or chemical industry.
• Hands-on experience in sensorial evaluations (olfactive and color), with a strong understanding of product quality attributes and sensory characteristics.
• Solid proficiency in MS Excel, including the ability to record, analyze, and summarize quality data effectively.
• Experience with key performance indicators (KPIs) and a focus on operational efficiency, particularly related to goods receipt processing time (GRPT).
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and a commitment to maintaining high testing standards.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to report findings and collaborate across teams.
• A proactive and reliable mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with good laboratory practices (GLP) and standard quality control procedures within the fragrance or chemical industries is preferred.
• Shift: Second shift - 3pm-11pm

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.