Quality Control Sensory Technician - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland

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• Conduct routine QC testing which includes analysis of raw materials, intermediate batches, and finished products.
• Maintain appropriate data integrity while conducting testing.
• Participate in investigations for any out of specification results and report findings to local QC manager or Senior QC members.
• Follow best practices, established by the company and regulating bodies, for transcription of data.
• Uphold a clean area of work and a well-organized space for samples.
• Participate in necessary training sessions to ensure consistency of testing.
• Fulfill common laboratory cleaning practices to ensure the laboratory environment does not negatively impact testing.
• Identify issues with methodology and support investigations into testing accuracy.
• Communicate failures as necessary to ensure supply chain is aware of any possible delays.
• Perform sensory assessments in line with ADM practices.
• Transcribe data from vendor documents and organize said documents according to local policy.
• Assist Quality Assurance technicians with investigations if additional data or information is necessary for research on out of specification batches.
• Represent the quality labs in a professional manner to external and internal parties.
• Bring new ideas and improvements to quality protocols and procedures.
• Follow Basic GMP and GLP safety standards.
• Maintain proper storage and organization of retains for future assessment.

• Perform sensory evaluations of raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products in accordance with ADM sensory standards and procedures.
• Serve as a primary resource for sensory testing activities on their shift at the facility.
• Coordinate and schedule sensory evaluations to support production, quality, customer requirements, and product development needs.
• Maintain sensory reference standards, sensory supplies, and sensory documentation.
• Collect, analyze, trend, and communicate sensory data to relevant stakeholders.
• Support investigations involving customer complaints, product deviations, and sensory-related quality concerns.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of sensory evaluation procedures and methodologies.
• Support sensory panel management activities, including panelist recruitment, calibration, training, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment on sensory expectations and product quality standards.
• Provide guidance and training to laboratory personnel on sensory best practices and evaluation techniques.

• Minimum Associate’s degree in food science, biology, or related laboratory-based field.
• Preferred experience with organoleptic testing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality requirements.
• Willingness to innovate and adapt best practices.
• Ability to encourage trust between Operations, Development, Supply Chain and Quality departments.

• Employees in this position working at this location are [or may be] exposed to various potential chemicals and food allergens due to the nature of our business and the requirements of the job. 
• If there is any reason such exposure would interfere with your ability to perform this role or work at the location, please notify the hiring manager.
• This position will require movement, working while standing, and extended computer use.

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