Associate Quality Control Analyst

The Associate Quality Control Analyst will be responsible for completion of specification testing and related laboratory tasks to schedule to ensure raw materials and finished products meet company and/or customer quality expectations.

Core Responsibilities: 

Operate and maintain a safe, clean and accident-free laboratory environment. 
Prioritize testing based on business needs and departmental goals.
Perform specialized testing in support of internal and external customers and departmental projects. Ensure non-routine testing is performed in an appropriate manner. 
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments, ensure that necessary laboratory supplies and equipment are available. 
Maintain complete and accurate records of laboratory data.
Review laboratory data for accuracy; communicate concerns and nonconformances to laboratory supervisor. 
Develop a working knowledge of products and customer requirements. 
Maintain sample retain library. 
Participate in Improvement of Quality Assurance and Food Safety systems through continuous improvement activities.
Manage release timeframe of inbound raw materials and finished goods by monitoring Review outstanding testing of products in QI status. 
Participates in facility GMP audits
Implement corrective actions agreed upon by laboratory management as a result of laboratory investigations or proficiency testing and monitor their effectiveness. 
Stay current with scientific developments in areas of expertise and responsibility. 
Work with operations and quality assurance to understand current demands on laboratory services.
Work with Operations to identify, investigate, and resolve process discrepancies. 
Perform other work as assigned.
Qualified candidates will have: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science or related field. 
Desire to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Analytical, organized, and detailed oriented
Strong communication and math skills
Availability to work weekend shifts, as needed, on a rotating basis
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$48,300.00-$64,433.33 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.