At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Our people are the key ingredient to our success. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where you can grow your career and make an impact on global food and health solutions.

We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including:

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization

• Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

The Technician I, Quality Assurance role is responsible for ensuring our products meet customer and regulatory requirements. This is a 2nd shift role, working 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend coverage required.

• Food service or quality control experience a plus
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Able to access all areas of the plant and warehouse via stairs, ladders, uneven surfaces and wet conditions
• Ability to compare and contrast products with meat, fish and shellfish ingredients for aroma, color and flavor with other products and control samples
• Ability to take direction from more senior QA technicians
• Available for weekend and holiday rotation
• Ability to work alone for extended periods
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility and teamwork mindset
• Ability to enforce and follow food safety, safety and general Good Manufacturing Practices as defined by company policies
• Able to handle multiple projects and daily activities within timelines and with urgency

• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to access all areas of the plant including those requiring access via stairs and ladders

• Conduct daily product testing using various basic food chemistry laboratory equipment and keep complete records
• Set up daily sensory for the previous day’s production
• Support production start up activities throughout the production day
• Record and manage all data obtained from product and ingredient testing
• Conduct daily laboratory equipment calibrations
• Execute various internal audits as assigned by the QA Manager
• Approve labels for production teams
• Maintain allergen claim testing program
• Send out customer COAs as requested daily by supply chain
• Prepare and ship samples for outside testing daily
• Maintain weekly air and surface testing
• Maintain ingredient testing program – sensory testing, extensions and inventory adjustments with warehouse team
• Maintain clean, organized laboratory and work environment
• Adhere to all safety standards
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Support company initiatives and goals as assigned
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and complicated systems
• Strong and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Must be available for weekend and holiday rotation production coverage
• Obtain Seafood HACCP certification and Better Process Control Certification in the 1^st year of employment
• Other duties as assigned by QA Manager

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.