Gold Coast Ingredients, Inc. is a manufacturer of food flavors and colors. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented QC Technician to join our team and support our commitment to quality and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform quality control activities, including product sampling, line monitoring, auditing, laboratory testing, and equipment calibration.
- Ensure products meet established quality specifications and company standards.
- Place products on hold when they do not meet quality requirements and determine appropriate disposition.
- Read, understand, and accurately interpret product specification sheets.
- Perform laboratory testing, including:
- Brix
- Refractive index
- Sensory evaluation
- Weight measurements
- Moisture testing
- pH testing
- Viscosity measurements
- Other required quality tests
- Collect, document, and maintain accurate production and laboratory test records.
- Monitor production processes and test samples to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Properly operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory and measurement equipment.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of QC Laboratory Technician experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
- Knowledge and experience using pH meters, UV/visual equipment, measurement instruments, and viscosity gauges.
- Experience with Gas Chromatography (GC) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping skills.
- Experience with sensory evaluation and product testing.
- BA/BS in Chemistry or a related science field preferred.
- AA degree in a related field or equivalent experience is also preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be available to work one weekend day on a rotating schedule.
- Must be able to wear a respirator as required.
Gold Coast Ingredients, Inc. (GCI) is a privately held, wholesale flavor and color manufacturer that has been satisfying taste since 1985. We are capable of serving all types of industries from food and beverage to nutraceutical and oral care. We work with customers to create custom formulations in a variety of forms including powder, spray-dried (encapsulated), freeze-dried, liquid, emulsion, and extracts that are compatible with any requirements.
