Q.C. Lab Technician

American Fruits and Flavors continues to grow and so are the great opportunities within! We are currently looking for a Q.C. Lab Technician to join our winning team. The Q.C. Lab Technician has to be a "critical thinker" who can operate with autonomy, embrace accountability and has a mindset for continuous improvement. AFF offers a great working environment, competitive salary, stability and potential growth.

General Description of Duties

Perform standard Q.C. tests and analysis on incoming raw materials, raw samples and /or finished products. Prepare all standards for comparison with samples from production. Maintain accurate records on all work performed. Maintain and calibrate instruments regularly.

Receive instruction and guidance from QC Chemists and R & D scientists of all levels.

Have internal contacts with R&D staff, Production, Purchasing and inter‑company lab personnel regarding resources, production and procedures. This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with vendors, customers, co‑workers and supervisors, while achieving and enhancing performance standards.

• Perform standard routine tests (RI, density, pH, color, etc.) on products.
• Perform standard sensory tests on raw materials, customer submissions, and finished flavors.
• Pull samples out from storage locations to be used as standards or re‑evaluate for any reason as requested.
• Pull samples of incoming raw material from Shipping & Receiving.
• Evaluate incoming raw material samples for compliance with specifications.
• Responsible for collection, review and filing of Certificates of Analysis for all raw materials.
• Responsible to keep FABS up to date on all QC records of samples tested.
• Begin to trouble‑shoot problem areas within the QC function and recommend solutions.
• Prepare samples for outside testing as needed.
• Responsible for organizing, storing, clean‑up and disposal of QC retained samples.
• Responsible for cleaning and calibrating all QC lab instruments on a regular basis.
• Wash all glassware; maintain a clean working area and sufficient inventory of supplies in the lab.
• Must demonstrate skill in establishing and implementing QC procedures for the continuous improvement of the QC Department functions. These include but are not limited to record keeping, trend analysis, specifications development and reporting data in a timely manner.
• Provide training for new employees as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Must have regular, punctual attendance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall it be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for functions described.

• Minimum B.A. in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to move about in a production and lab environment.
• Must have visual acuity to evaluate sample appearance and use lab instruments.
• Must demonstrate taste/aroma sense acuity.
• Mainly working out of our San Fernando, CA location. However, must be able to report to any company facility according to company need, sometimes with same‑day notice.

San Fernando, CA (with potential travel to other facilities)

Quality Control

$18-22 per hour. Actual salary/hourly wages are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skills, education and /or certifications, and location.