QC Technician

Job Summary:

Perform all in process and finished product testing using standardized test procedures and methods. Must possess working knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and some instrumentation skills. Must adhere to Good Laboratory Practices.

• Perform testing on in-process and finished goods following standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Ensure that work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow GLP, GDP, GMP guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11 data integrity.
• Provide technical support to the quality and quality engineering functions.
• Perform a variety of laboratory wet chemical tests using written methods and procedures.
• Use of general laboratory equipment including pipets, burets, KF titrator, colorimeter, UV-Vis, and analytical balances.
• Approve, adjust, and reject samples, following product guidelines and specifications. Record results on every sample analyzed using lab software and databases.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and written, lab data and results to other departments.
• Participate in Gage R&R and other statistical studies of QC methods.
• Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) to provide assurance that all products have been products, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards.
• Annual proficiency testing required.
• Report to Quality Control Supervisor on all problems that may arise daily.

Sensient Technologies Corporation

Title:

QC Technician II

Job Family:
Quality

Reports to (Title): QC Manager

Group:
Color

Date Created: 8/2026

Job Code: QUA
012

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Business Unit:
Food Colors US

FLSA Status (USA):
Non-Exempt

Date Revised: 8/2026

Perform all in process and finished product testing using standardized test procedures and methods. Must possess working knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and some instrumentation skills. Must adhere to Good Laboratory Practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Degree required.
• 5 years external experience required and/or 2 years Sensient Colors QC experience required
• Understands basic statistical tools.

• Basic laboratory instrumentation.
• Use of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong communication skills.
• Technical ability.

• Execution/Results Driven
• Develops Self & Others
• Customer Focus
• Collaboration
• Know Your Business
• Planning & Priority Setting
• Quality & Safety Focus
• Decisiveness
• Composure & Resilience
• Information Seeking
• Entrepreneurial (Creativity/Leading Change/Innovation)

• Work is in a professional laboratory environment.
• Regular exposure to laboratory and manufacturing plant conditions.

Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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