Quality Control Lab Assistant

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I.Rice & Company

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role supports laboratory operations and product quality assurance by managing batch retain samples and conducting flavor testing. It also involves maintaining lab cleanliness and verifying production floor scales for accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

You have strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records. You also possess basic computer skills for data entry and documentation, and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Must Have Skills for ATS

pallet jack operation

flavor retrieval

sensory setup

viscosity testing

bake tests

data entry

Job Description

The Quality Control Lab Assistant supports laboratory operations, product quality assurance, and production processes. This hands-on position is responsible for maintaining sample organization, assisting with testing preparation, ensuring accurate documentation, and helping to uphold cleanliness and efficiency within the lab and production environment. The role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and interested in supporting quality assurance processes in a production environment.

- Oversee batch retain sample management

- Maintain the finished product retention sample program (includes operating a pallet jack)

- Conduct flavor retrieval and testing

- Prepare water ice and support syrup sensory setup

- Prepare weight sheets for upcoming production runs

- Maintain lab cleanliness and assist with general housekeeping duties and supplies

- Support production by verifying floor scales to ensure accuracy and compliance

- Cross-train on basic QC tasks to provide coverage as needed, including data entry, sample preparation for viscosity testing, bake tests, & outbound product quality checks

-        Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

-        Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate records

-        Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation

-        Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

-        Weekly pay with direct deposit

-        Health insurance

-        Various supplemental insurance policies available after 90-day introductory period

-        Life insurance available after completion of 90-day introductory period

-        401-K retirement plan available after one year of employment

-        Option to participate in uniform program

-        Annual bonus incentives

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I.Rice & Company

Quality and Innovation is at the heart of what we do. At I. Rice our mantra is to provide our customers with the utmost attention and care with our well-established products. Our business platform currently covers three divisions, including Sauces, Beverages, Frozen Dessert Ingredients, and Bakery Fillings; there is room for expansion in growth within and beyond our current capabilities. We can meet all your customer needs with our complete R&D team. Changing hearts and minds one taste at a time!
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