Quality TechnicianLifeSpice Ingredients, a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, international food company has an opening for a Quality Technician in our River North location. Steps away from the Brown line, and easily accessible from public transportation takes the stress out of your morning commute.The Quality Technician will ensure that LifeSpice proprietary blends meet all quality and regulatory requirements including chemical, physical, and microbiological specifications.As a Quality Technician at LifeSpice, you will:Work directly with the Quality & Regulatory Team ensuring daily tasks are completed on time and in full, including:Facilitating daily sensory setup, evaluation, and cleanupAssessing finished seasoning blends for quality acceptability to assure product meets specificationsManaging hold and release of finished seasonings and raw materialsAssisting with product quality investigationsMaintaining organization of sample retain areaEntering results and creating quality documentation for finished seasoning blends including Certificates of Analysis (COA)Communicating with multiple internal and external departmentsOccasional travel to blending partner and distribution centerYou have:0-2 years of experience in quality or the food industryStrong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication skillsFamiliarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) a plusCapacity to work in a fast-paced environmentHigh school diplomaAssociate or bachelor's degree in a science-related field preferredAbility to participate in daily sensory panels, with no food allergies or taste or smell limitationsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods in a lab setting with exposure to various food ingredients and allergens