Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to: Ensures compliance with established regulations and customer requirements, including GMPs as listed in 21 CFR 111 and 117, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme; Tracks, and reports on, sample turnaround status and timing; Puts together Reduced Testing Qualification packets and manages Reduced Testing Database; Coordinates internal and external lab testing for raw material, blend, finished product, stability, and investigational samples throughout the entire laboratory testing process; Manages finished product and raw material retains, as well as stability test samples; Follows cGMP guidelines and processes as established in department SOPs; Performs routine operation of QC analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic analyses as assigned; Performs sample testing when asked; Maintains safe, efficient, and compliant lab operations; Reports and evaluates results and data entry within LIMS; Participates in accredited proficiency testing when needed; Completes required training as needed; Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment compliant with lab operations and procedures; Perform other duties as deemed necessary. Ability to wear any required PPE; Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas; Other physical requirements include occasional squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral hand and wrist movement; Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.