QC Technician

The QC Technician supports the local QC function by carrying out sample preparation, physical and appearance checks, sieve checks, powder mixing / dissolution checks, result follow-up, external laboratory coordination and general laboratory operations.

The role helps ensure that raw materials (RM) and finished goods (FG) are checked, tested and followed up in a timely, accurate and food-safety-compliant manner so that RM / FG release can be completed without unnecessary delay.

Responsibilities:
Sample management and testing support

• Receive, label, prepare and organise RM / FG samples for QC checks and external laboratory testing.
• Support sample registration, sample tracking and testing priority follow-up.
• Prepare samples for physical checks, sieve checks, powder mixing / dissolution checks, solubility / appearance checks and investigation comparisons.
• Send raw material and finished goods samples to external laboratories for testing where required.
• Follow up with external laboratories on pending results and testing status.
• Perform and document internal physical and appearance checks on RM / FG samples, including colour, appearance, lumps, black particles, sieve condition, solubility and other visible abnormalities.
• Carry out sieve checks, powder mixing / dissolution checks and visual inspections to identify potential issues such as lumps, black particles, unusual colour / appearance, floating particles, residue, settling or other visible abnormalities.
• Record observations clearly in the QC checklist / tracker, including photos or comparison samples where required, so that abnormal findings can be reviewed and traced properly.
• Escalate any abnormal finding, borderline observation, inconsistent result, missing information or urgent release concern promptly to the QC Manager / QC Executive before any release decision is made.

COA and result follow-up support

• Assist in checking and compiling test results for RM / FG release.
• Support COA preparation and result entry under the guidance of the QC Manager / QC Executive.
• Ensure QC records, sample records and result follow-up trackers are updated accurately.
• Highlight urgent release priorities and testing delays that may affect production or customer commitments.

Food safety, FSSC 22000 and compliance

• Perform QC tasks in accordance with company SOPs, FSSC 22000 food safety management system requirements, GMP, hygiene and contamination prevention practices.
• Apply basic food safety awareness when handling samples, laboratory materials, equipment and documents.
• Report sample abnormalities, potential contamination concerns, hygiene issues, equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain accurate and traceable records to support audit readiness and safe product release.
• Support audit preparation and follow-up actions where QC involvement is required.

Laboratory operations

• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping, cleanliness and sample organisation.
• Support routine checks of QC equipment and laboratory condition.
• Coordinate or support equipment calibration follow-up where required.
• Manage basic lab consumables and highlight replenishment needs.
• Support proper storage and disposal of laboratory chemicals, samples and waste in accordance with safety requirements.
• Assist during investigations, retesting, sample comparison and complaint-related checks.

About You:

• NITEC, Higher NITEC or Diploma in Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in QC, laboratory, food manufacturing, food ingredients, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or related environment.

• Fresh candidates with relevant scientific education, good attitude and willingness to learn may be considered.

• Basic knowledge or awareness of food safety, GMP, hygiene, HACCP or FSSC 22000 requirements is preferred.

• Basic understanding of sample handling, physical checks, laboratory documentation and COA support is preferred.

• Experience in food ingredient or premix manufacturing environment is an advantage.

• Able to follow SOPs and maintain accurate records.

• Good attention to detail and careful working habits.

• Able to communicate in English and coordinate with internal teams.

• Basic Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook.

• Willing to perform hands-on laboratory and sample handling work.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore; this role does not provide sponsorship.