QC Technician I

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for a QC Tech I to join our team in Deming, NM. If you enjoy being hands on in a lab environment, collaborating with cross functional teams, and supporting customers with technical solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact. You will play a key role in helping customers bring their ideas to life by providing product samples, technical guidance, and follow-through. This position is well suited for someone who values organization, problem solving, and building strong working relationships while balancing independent work with team collaboration.

What you’ll do

• Partner closely with sales staff, brokers, directors, food technologists, and customers to understand product needs and technical requirements
• Gather and interpret information from appropriate internal resources to support customer sampling, technical questions, and new product requests
• Evaluate customer samples, analyze results, and prepare standard or custom product matches with support from technical and quality partners
• Maintain retained samples of competitive and developmental products to support ongoing evaluations and comparisons
• Conduct product tastings and cuttings to assess quality, performance, and alignment with customer expectations
• Manage technical service databases, records, and documentation related to customer samples, specifications, and technical requests
• Coordinate external laboratory testing as needed to support product development and quality assessments

What you’ll bring

• A high school diploma, with college coursework in chemistry or food science considered a strong advantage
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, quality, production, or customer-focused technical environment with the ability to lift approx. 50 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly
• The ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound decisions with limited supervision
• Comfort using computer tools for documentation, record keeping, and database maintenance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams and with customers

What you’ll get

• Hands on experience working with food products, technical data, and customer driven solutions
• Exposure to a collaborative environment that includes sales, quality, production, and technical experts
• Opportunities to develop technical knowledge and customer-facing skills
• A role that balances structured processes with variety in daily responsibilities
• A stable onsite work environment, primarily lab/office based, with occasional time spent in warehouse and production that encourages consistency and accountability
• The satisfaction of contributing directly to customer success and product quality

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients:

Sensient Natural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at our Deming, NM and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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