Senior Technician, Quality Control; 1st Shift; Ulm, MN

Senior Technician, Quality Control

New Ulm, MN

Onsite

The Senior QC Technician drives product quality by executing advanced laboratory testing, analyzing results, and managing deviations to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Applies deep technical expertise to uphold product safety, reliability, and regulatory alignment. Actively contributes to departmental goals in safety, health, environment, and quality, reinforcing customer trust and operational excellence.

• Perform Lab Tests:
  Independently carry out routine quality control analyses following set procedures. Check Results:
  Review test results for accuracy and consistency before submission
• Data Integrity & Documentation:
  Confidently handle all steps of testing, including preparation, execution, and accurate documentation.
• Deviation Management:
  Identify, report, and process quality-related deviations (e.g., OOS) in accordance with established protocols. Conduct initial laboratory investigations for out-of-specification results, ensuring compliance with execution protocols. Identify recurring problems and upscale them to the appropriate person or team.
• Inventory Management:
  Procure lab consumables within financial authority to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Maintain Equipment:
  Take care of assigned lab equipment, including calibration and basic maintenance, following GMP and safety standards.
• Problem Solving:
  Analyze special samples to help resolve lab or support in production issues.
  
  Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Support broader lab performance by contributing to team goals and sharing technical insights.

• A front-row seat to flavor creation – contribute directly to the quality of flavors enjoyed by millions worldwide, ensuring every batch delivers the sensory experience our customers expect.
• Meaningful impact on consumer safety and satisfaction – your precision and integrity help guarantee that the flavors used in foods, beverages, and nutrition products are safe, consistent, and of the highest standard.
• Empowerment to drive quality outcomes – make real-time decisions in the lab, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate closely with production teams to keep our processes running smoothly.
• Teamwork that brings ideas to life – partner with R&D, operations, and sensory teams in an inclusive environment where everyone contributes to improving products, processes, and customer solutions.
• Technical and career growth in the flavor industry – build your expertise in analytical methods, sensory evaluation, regulatory standards, and cross‑functional collaboration, preparing you for future opportunities in quality, production, or development.

• A science background and practical QC experience – a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (preferred) and at least 2 years of quality control or lab experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – you interpret data, spot trends, identify deviations quickly, and take action to maintain quality standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail – precision in testing, documentation, and evaluating product quality, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
• Clear communication and teamwork – you collaborate well with production, QC, and cross‑functional partners, sharing findings and supporting shared goals.
• Integrity, accountability, and customer focus – you do the right thing, own your work, and help the team meet quality expectations for internal and external stakeholders.
• A mindset of continuous improvement and safety – you seek better, more efficient ways of working while following all safety and environmental guidelines.

Salary $35-37 per hour. The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful…