Associate Scientist; Quality Control KUMDC

We are hiring an Associate Scientist (Quality Control) to join our R&D team. Please go through the job description below and let me know if you’d like to apply for this position. In case if you are not looking, please share this job with anyone you might know who is available for a new job.

Job Title: Associate Scientist (Quality Control)

Location: Arlington, TX 76011

Duration: 03+ months contract (can be extended)

Shift: Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM

• Detail oriented individual required for conducting the testing of Raw Materials and Finished Product for US Based Concentrate Manufacturing Plant managing the Sensory testing program.
• Deliver accurate and timely results for all raw materials and finished goods.
• Conduct testing and approval of finished goods and raw materials per existing Product/Ingredient Specification parameters.
• Qualify/Train new panelists per PGCS Sensory Guidelines.
• Assume leadership role for investigation of quality issues related to Sensory.
• Implement Sensory Quality Procedures at the direction of Support Center.
• Manage oversight of local Quality Good Catch Program.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, reporting results orally and in written documentation.
• Ability to monitor and analyze results trending to drive process improvement.
• Maintains all records in accordance with protocol.
• Maintains the inventory of all Sensory lab consumables.
• Compliance with all GMP, FSMA, FSSC
  22000, OSHA and Plant Safety Policies.
• Responsible for maintaining and complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and standards.
• Authority to immediately address safety risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with basic laboratory protocol required.
• 3-5 years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• This is a first shift position, but the individual must be flexible to work different hours occasionally.