Quality Control Technician II

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People are the heart of our business. Robertet fosters an environment of support and collaboration, and this is what makes this company truly special. We live by our core values of Passion, Excellence, Daring, and Caring. Our mission is all about sparking emotions, embracing sustainability, and futuring Naturals.

As a Robertet employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with a chance to participate in a paid volunteer day, supporting initiatives that drive change.

We are Beautifully Different! We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds.

About Robertet Group

Robertet S.A. was founded in 1850 in Grasse and is the world leader in natural products. Based in France and mainly family-owned since its creation, Robertet Group is controlled by the Maubert family. Robertet is the only perfume, flavor, and natural ingredient company that is fully integrated throughout the entire creation process, from the source to the final perfume or flavor. Today, Robertet Group is represented in more than 50 countries, has approximately 2,400 employees worldwide, and offers its customers a range of more than 1,700 natural materials and tailor-made products created in one of its 15 global creation centers.

Our Purpose

For Robertet, Nature is a craft deeply rooted in excellence. In the passion for the ingredient. It’s the seed of a family spirit, carefully passed down from one generation to the next. A seed that has grown sustainably to offer tailored customer support.

Summary: The primary function of the Quality Control Technician is to support the day to day activities of the department in assuring the quality of the goods produced in the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with special assignments as instructed by chemist and/or group leader

• Performs performance check and/or calibration of instrumentation

• Conducts basic laboratory maintenance and cleaning

• Ensures all lab consumables are replenished in a timely manner.

• Trains (summer) interns on lab procedures which includes taking annual lab chemical inventory

• Complies with all safety rules and guidelines, report all potential issues. Complies with the chemical hygiene plan. Actively participates in all departmental and company safety meetings, training sessions and activities.

• Commits to Robertet and SQF Safety and Quality Standards and continuous improvement of the quality management systems.

Position Requirements:

• Required:
• Minimum 1 year experience in related discipline and industry setting

  • Currently studying for or have achieved an A.S. or B.S. degree in Chemistry, Food Science or related field

Position Competencies:

• Proficient oral/written/electronic communication skills

• Familiarity with lab instrumentation including spectrophotometry, density meter, refractometer, polarimeter, pH & Karl-Fischer titration, particle size analysis, gas chromatography

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Strong attention to detail and Good Lab Practices

Systems Competencies: Be capable of accurately accessing and correctly using company systems (PV, Oracle, Reliance EtQ, BatchMetrics)

• QA Program Competencies: Be capable of properly executing against company Quality SOP’s, including but not limited to non-conformances and internal audits.

1. Robertet believes that all employees should possess certain observable and measurable skills and display behaviors that ultimately contribute to workplace effectiveness and desired career success. These are the core competencies that determine how we do our jobs and how we accomplish our goals.
   Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer solutions
2. Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
3. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
4. Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
5. Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
6. Fosters Improvement & Innovation: Continuously strive to improve your work to deliver better products, services, and processes.

Work Environment :

• Office, Lab, Production Floor (Heavy equipment in use)
• Exposure to chemicals, Strong Odors. PPE required

Physical Demands:

Occasional moderate lifting required

Standing or sitting for long periods of time

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in order to perform the Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the position so long as it does not impose significant difficulty or expense on the company.

Robertet does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position-specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.