QA, Food Technologist

About the role

The QA and Sensory Technologist supports the retailers' overall program objectives through the management and implementation of quality assurance practices such as product monitoring and evaluation, customer feedback programs, and supplier standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and administration of Quality Assurance operational procedures, policies, programs and systems
• Participate in overall product development process
• Maintain the on-site sensory test kitchen
• Drive private label quality assurance testing program for specific products or clients
• Manage the timely submission of any formal regulatory applications in support of the private brands program to ensure retailer compliance
• Manage relationships with retailer cross-functional teams, customers and manufacturers
• Regularly review and provide adjustments to current processes and procedures to maximize efficiencies

Requirements

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Food Science or Related Field
• Experience: 2+ Years of experience in Science with laboratory experience required

Qualifications

• Skills: Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills, Ability to Exercise Sound Judgement, Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment, Flexible & Adaptable, able to change & Alter According to changes in Projects or Business Environment, Knowledge of generally accepted practices, procedures, & standard policy & procedure development techniques, Knowledge of Data Analysis, Compile Information, & Prepare Reports, Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers

Skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted practices, procedures, & standard policy & procedure development techniques
• Knowledge of Data Analysis, Compile Information, & Prepare Reports
• Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers