Senior Technician, Quality Control (1st Shift) - New Ulm, MN

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain Inventory: 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.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, interpreting data, spotting trends, identifying deviations quickly, and taking action to maintain quality standards.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, precision in testing, documentation, and evaluating product quality, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
• Communication and Teamwork: Clear communication and teamwork, collaborating well with production, QC, and cross-functional partners, sharing findings and supporting shared goals.
• Integrity, Accountability, and Customer Focus: Integrity, accountability, and customer focus, doing the right thing, owning your work, and helping the team meet quality expectations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement and Safety: A mindset of continuous improvement and safety, seeking better, more efficient ways of working while following all safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

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.

Benefits

• Salary: $35-37 per hour.
• Total Rewards Package: Includes annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and a broad range of other benefits.

Pay

$35-37 per hour.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Pay
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Recognition Programs
• Broad Range of Other Benefits

Agency Statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.