Quality Control Lab Technician - Somerset, NJ (United States)

Quality Control Lab Technician

Somerset, NJ, US

On-Site

 

 

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join our team. In this position, you will maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, finished products, and recording the results. Excellent communication and leadership skills are a must, as well as a keen attention to detail. 

 

 

 

Your key responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory activities including testing of incoming material and finished products for specifications and sensory evaluation.
• Approve/reject the product within the time stipulated.
• Identify and troubleshoot common problems/issues encountered. Keep daily record and appropriate documentation on all laboratory work performed.
• Independently operate standard equipment/procedures to the required level.
• Assure compliance of SHE procedure and proactively contribute to the improvement of lab safety.

 

 

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

 

 

You bring

• Diploma/Degree in Chemistry with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multi-cultural team.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Experience in handling GC & GCMS is preferred

 

 

 

The hourly rate provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly rate: $28.46-$31.59 per hour.

 

 

 

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

 

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

 

Agency statement:

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

 

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