QC Technician I
Sensient Technologies · Turlock, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Sensient Technologies (chemicals) in Turlock, CA. In this rolw, you will analyze various critical parameters of processes and products to ensure that the facility is efficiently producing high-quality products.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- MSA / Gage R&R
- Day to day
- overnight travel · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Quality Technician roles in California: typical posted base $57k–$98k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 52 quality technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live quality postings in California.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 39%
- Root cause 33%
- ISO 9001 23%
- AS9100 23%
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Stands out: this posting asks for MSA / Gage R&R, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Sensient Technologies in Turlock
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Sensient TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
We are looking for a Quality Control Tech I to join our team in Turlock, CA. In this rolw, you will analyze various critical parameters of processes and products to ensure that the facility is efficiently producing high-quality products. Individuals will understand and effectively utilize calibration procedures, aseptic technique, basic process control as well as troubleshoot analytical equipment problems. This position is open on the overnight production shift.
What you’ll do
- •Assist with QC inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards
- •Work with SOPs and/or scientific methods and provide technical support to the quality and quality engineering functions.
- •Operate and maintain HPLC, GC/MS and various lab instrumentation using accepted GLP procedures as well as microprocessor controlled instrumentation with computer aided integration system. Record and measure data, calculate results.
- •Perform a variety of laboratory wet chemical tests on all raw materials using written methods and procedures and approve/reject samples, following product guidelines and specifications, and record results on every sample analyzed via lab software and databases.
- •Use of general laboratory equipment including pipets, burets, K-F titrator and analytical balances.
- •Effectively communicate, both verbally and written, lab data and results to other departments.
- •Participate in Gage R&R and other statistical studies of QC methods.
- •Back up to the Tech Lab Technician performing testing of all Tech products and backup to the Quality Control Analyst performing ICP Metals analysis covering any Paid Time Off (PTO).
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What you’ll bring
- •Bachelor’s degree or Technical Degree plus 2 or more years of experience required.
- •Self-Motivated and willing to learn and adapt to a variety of situations
- •An understanding of basic statistical tools
- •Strong work ethic: Dedication and reliability in producing accurate and timely results
What you’ll get
- •Competitive wage, benefit offering, and development opportunities to include 401(k), stock purchase plans and more
- •A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
- •The chance to work for a company that gives you a platform to do amazing things
- •Take your career to the next level and work with amazing people around the world
About Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients
Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.
SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Turlock, CA and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
The pay range for this position is $24.80. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.