QA Analyst II

DuPont - Winter Haven, FL

Full-time

Winter Haven, FL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst II to join our citrus team at the manufacturing site located in Winter Haven, Florida. Are you ready to influence and shape business decisions by providing accurate data analysis and make informed choices that impact the organization's success? It is an exciting time to be part of one of the world's best fragrance and flavor companies! As the Quality Assurance Analyst II, you will maintain daily operations of all analytical equipment to include upkeep and development of methods pertaining to Gas Chromatographs, Mass Spectrometer, standard lab instruments and titration setups. Management and supervision of the lab testing designed for citrus materials based on individual product specifications from initial material inspection to finished product approvals. All testing to be conducted in a manner consistent with regulatory guidelines set for each material with regards to its safety, quality, and legality of manufacturing. Must operate and maintain sophisticated analytical instruments (GCs, GCMS) including the scheduling of preventative maintenance to ensure 24/7 trouble-free operation. Maintain and develop methods required to meet the demands of the citrus industry. Provide analytical evaluation of citrus materials (RMs to FPs), making pass/fail decisions. Generates analytical documentation to support the “make risk analysis and usage decisions” for product non-conformances. Actively and accurately provide analytical feedback to colleagues, open to discussion & proactively recommend process improvements. Perform chemical, physical, and organoleptic analysis of citrus materials according to SOPs. Use Oracle and Microsoft Excel for the input and retrieval of data for all samples tested. Provide technical assistance as needed for internal and external customers. Assure all retained samples are identified and properly stored. Laboratory housekeeping based on Good Lab Practices. Utilize appropriate EHS and Food Safety Practices while performing job function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily operations of all analytical equipment including Gas Chromatographs and Mass Spectrometers.
• Manage and supervise lab testing designed for citrus materials based on product specifications.
• Conduct testing in compliance with regulatory guidelines regarding safety, quality, and legality.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated analytical instruments, scheduling preventative maintenance for trouble-free operation.
• Develop methods to meet the demands of the citrus industry.
• Provide analytical evaluation of citrus materials, making pass/fail decisions.
• Generate analytical documentation to support risk analysis and usage decisions for product non-conformances.
• Provide analytical feedback to colleagues and recommend process improvements.
• Perform chemical, physical, and organoleptic analysis of citrus materials according to SOPs.
• Use Oracle and Microsoft Excel for data input and retrieval for all samples tested.
• Provide technical assistance for internal and external customers.
• Ensure all retained samples are identified and properly stored.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping based on Good Lab Practices.
• Utilize appropriate EHS and Food Safety Practices while performing job functions.

Requirements

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years' experience in QC/QA for Food, Flavor, Pharma or Fragrance.
• Solid knowledge & experience in QC/QA with a thorough understanding of analytical chemistry.
• Good knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in laboratory, manufacturing, HACCP, and regulatory affairs.
• Strong knowledge base of math and science using Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Ability to strategize, analyze and solve complex, multi-layered problems.
• Excellent communication, relationship, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages desirable.