Senior Quality Control Specialist I Sensory, Tasting

2 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Austcorp Executive Full time

Senior Quality Control Specialist I Sensory, Tasting & Testing

Posted: 01/10/2025

- Reporting to the Head of Flavours
- Conduct analytical, sensory (taste and olfactory)
- A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacy

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Control Specialist to join a Flavour team. This role ensures the consistent quality, compliance, and integrity of our flavour products through analytical, sensory, and quality control checks.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining standards, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that keep us at the forefront of flavour innovation.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct analytical, sensory (taste and olfactory), and visual quality checks on flavour products.
- Approve or reject products based on evaluation results and record findings in our systems.
- Maintain and update analysis methods, specifications, and work instructions.
- Investigate non-conformities, deviations, and equipment issues, contributing to corrective actions.
- Perform daily calibrations and routine equipment maintenance.
- Ensure all processes adhere to procedures, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement to ensure products are dispatched right first time.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and support smooth departmental operations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- A degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years’ experience as a Flavourist, with strong exposure to sweet and Southeast Asian flavours.
- Proven expertise in sensory evaluation (taste and olfactory).
- Strong technical knowledge of food chemistry and flavour creation.
- Experience with physicochemical analyses such as density, refractive index, and GC.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain findings clearly.
- Commitment to safety (OH&S principles) and safe handling of chemical substances.
- A proactive, positive, and flexible attitude, with a passion for food science and continuous learning.

Other Requirements

- A valid driver’s licence.

This role is critical in ensuring that both ingredients and finished products meet stringent quality standards and align with client expectations.

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