QC Laboratory Technician (Food Ingredients)

Location: New Century, Kansas, USA; onsite laboratory role

Company

hirify.global develops flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and bioscience solutions, with this position supporting its Food Ingredients business.

What you will do

• Perform routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products against specifications.
• Conduct product release testing and communicate results to Quality and Operations teams.
• Operate HPLC, moisture analyzers, pH meters, and analytical balances.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and standards according to approved laboratory procedures.
• Document test results and maintain laboratory records and electronic data systems.
• Support OOS and nonconforming-product investigations, equipment maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, audits, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field preferred; equivalent laboratory experience considered.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience in quality control, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with analytical instruments, routine laboratory testing, HPLC, moisture analysis, pH testing, and sample preparation.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, food safety requirements, quality management systems, SOPs, specifications, and analytical test methods.
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, documentation, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic laboratory systems.

Nice to have

• Experience in food ingredients, food manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or specialty chemical industries.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Knowledge of analytical method verification, laboratory investigations, and certificate of analysis generation.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on work with advanced laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Close partnership with manufacturing and quality professionals.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace supporting diverse backgrounds and identities.