Quality Specialist

Job Purpose and ImpactThe Quality Specialist will handle the fulfillment of customer samples. In this role, you will be encouraged to provide samples, uphold packaging expectations, provide product related documentation and communicate the status of sample requests and delivery date expectations. Key AccountabilitiesAnalytical testing, small batch blending, entering data into databases in support of the quality management and operational teams.Support trials and experiments under the direction of more senior team members.Perform calibration checks, preventative maintenance tasks and simple repair to analytical instrumentation.Assists in checking and monitoring analytical instrumentation performance.Maintain the food safety management system, micro preparation and cleaning of lab areas.Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under mínimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assigned QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMinimum of four years of related work experienceAssociates degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related fieldAbility to adapt and learn in a changing work environment.Strong attention to detail.Ability to work independently.Willing and able to train to operate a forkliftDemonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.Ability to manage multiple priorities.Microsoft Office Suite experience.Ability to work in a team environment.Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of food safety, safety, quality, productivity, and cost.Minimum of one year experience working within a laboratory or food manufacturing environment