Night Quality Technician

Balchem Corporation

Quality Technician at Balchem performing analysis on raw materials and food products based on laboratory procedures. Ensuring accuracy, reliability, and expediency in quality assurance processes.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSleepy Eye • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in performing chemical and physical analysis in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring accuracy and precision in all laboratory procedures. Capable of effectively communicating critical information and managing tasks independently to support quality assurance in a fast-paced environment.

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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Chemical AnalysisData EntryProblem-SolvingMathematical Calculations

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Hard Skills

Chemical AnalysisPhysical AnalysisData EntryMathematical CalculationsSample CollectionQuality Control (QC)Laboratory ProceduresReport WritingEquipment MaintenanceGMP Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependent WorkOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Training

Industry Keywords

Quality Assurance (QA)Laboratory ProtocolsProduct QualityEnvironmental SamplesPest Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collects samples for analysis and distributes them appropriately
Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks) on product, ingredient and control samples according to laboratory procedures; needs to understand the concepts of each analysis, anticipate the result and follow through on any deviation
Records all product analysis according to laboratory protocols including data entry on a computer system; falsifying a QC record will result in disciplinary action
Communicates effectively all critical information regarding analysis, procedures, and test results; handwriting must be clearly legible
Must clean and maintain all equipment/materials used; cleans up the lab area at the end of shift
Follows all laboratory and plant GMP and safety procedures according to company guidelines
Provides written reports when requested by Quality Assurance Manager and/or QA Leader
General plant QA responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): collection and distribution of product and ingredient samples, collection of environmental samples, maintaining insect lights and pest boxes
Covers all lab responsibilities during the absence of the Quality Assurance Leader
Performs all other duties as requested by management staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required to have attended Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and follow all mandates
Must possess ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to work independently to organize tasks and manage the workload
Must possess ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations
Must be able to do mathematical calculations
Lab performance will be evaluated on an annual basis; it is essential that all tests be run correctly and accurately
After completion of four weeks training, must be able to perform all procedures accurately, precisely, and efficiently; results must be accurate; not adhering to the accuracy limits outlined in Diehl SOPs (existing, new and any subsequent revision) will result in dismissal from this position.
Duties must be executed in a timely manner, so production personnel receive rapid feedback on product quality; failure to complete tasks correctly and on time will result in dismissal from this position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salary and benefits package