Quality Assurance Technician (Beverages) - Columbus, GA

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2025 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

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About the Role

Position Summary

The Quality Technician reports to the Quality Manager and supports all daily Quality lab activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Quality pre-production checks, in process sampling and testing, Food safety program support, instrument checks, as well as testing and release of raw materials and finished goods.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Supports ongoing compliance to food GMP regulations (21 CFR 110), 3rd party quality and food safety certification requirements.
• Supports all activities related to providing Production with input/support in the processing of products.
• Responsible for test equipment checks, lab safety, QC analysis, 3rd party sample submission and data communication.
• Supports food safety programs, Quality Complaint root cause investigations and site quality system audits.

Note: This position is projected to work at least 45 hours per week. The regular schedule is Monday to Friday but will also be required to work 1 Saturday per month.

About You

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science or related discipline. Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in QA/QC. Experience within food manufacturing is desired.
• Must be willing and able to obtain HACCP and PCQI certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work at least 45 hours per week along with the flexibility to work 1 Saturday per month.
• Experience with GMP regulations is preferred.
• HACCP and/or PCQI certification are a plus.
• SQF Practitioner certification is an advantage.

What We Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.