Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Summary:
The Quality Assurance (QA) Lab Analyst supports Quality, Research and Development and Operations through analysis and testing of finished products, raw materials, and other activities relating to product development and quality. This position is responsible for monitoring quality assurance systems including instrumentation calibration, maintenance, cross-checks, methods, procedures, raw materials, safety, and training.

Essential Functions:

• Tests and updates existing products within given specifications for internal and external customers to ensure quality.
• Creates and maintains product standards library through the addition and replacement of new and old intermediates.
• Audits and maintains flavor library by updating SDS digital records as necessary. Inspects incoming flavors to ensure consistency with previous shipments and works with vendors to resolve any discrepancies.
• Analyzes upcoming material expirations and updates dispositions accordingly.
• Troubleshoots intermediate batches and line samples.
• Performs general lab tasks, including sample preparation and sensory analysis.
• Maintains operating system databases to include updating COA library, creating specifications in Oracle, and updating daily spreadsheets.
• Manages the sensory training program by planning and conducting trainings for tasters. Records and tracks trends of tasting results gathered during sensory training.
• Ensures lab equipment is maintained and calibrated. Makes recommendations for the ordering of lab equipment and supplies.
• Aids in addressing complaints, completing investigations, and providing resolutions.
• Participates in Quality Audits and provides back-up to Quality Technicians.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Living and abiding by the Phillips Way and the company’s core values: Communication & Collaboration, Dignity & Respect, Accountability, Customer Service and Community.

Required Competencies:

• Must have the ability to work and participate in an environment that expects all employees to support wellness, safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Must have the ability to think critically, problem solve and choose appropriate course of action based on priority and relative factors.
• Must have computer/technology knowledge and skills necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Must have strong math skills and a basic understanding of chemistry principles.
• Must have knowledge of quality principles and industry standards.
• Must have the ability to conduct a comprehensive investigation considering multiple possibilities including documenting hypotheses, observations, conclusions as well as possible solutions without bias or favor.
• Must have an intermediate understanding of facility equipment and machinery and how various materials impact machine performance as well as product quality and safety.

Required Education & Experience:

• Ability to maintain current knowledge, skills and/or certifications relevant to assigned job responsibilities.
• A bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Previous R&D or Quality experience in the food & beverage industry.
• GFSI experience a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Work Location & Travel Required:
This position works on-site reporting to the Princeton location. Work-related travel is occasionally required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• This position requires the ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time, including the dexterity to frequently type on a keyboard.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Involves frequent exposure to noise and the ability to stand on a hard surface for extended periods of time.
• Work is primarily performed indoors in a lab, office and/or production floor setting.

Other Considerations:

The intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Phillips Distilling Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider all qualified individuals for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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