Associate Quality Control Analyst

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Belcamp, MD

Workplace type: Onsite

As an Associate QC Analyst, you will develop quality standards for the organization’s raw materials, in-process products, and finished products and design new, complex, or innovative measures, tests, sampling methods, and other procedures that ensure that these standards are met.

What you will do:

• Demonstrate growing competency in organizational skills, task prioritization, written, verbal and computer skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment
• Follow all safety guidelines and quality systems established by Ingredion
• Perform methods from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), American Chemical Society (ACS), Food Chemical Codex (FCC), CMMEF and other validated procedures independently
• Perform a variety of tasks and procedures in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain complete, accurate and legible test records, in accordance with Company policy and ISO requirements
• Prioritize testing based on business needs and ensure testing is performed in an appropriate and timely manner
• Collect samples for in process and/or finished products testing needs
• Disposition product against established specifications
• Assist in routine maintenance of equipment using established procedures
• Perform other work as assigned with minimal supervision
• Learn new skills and assist in the training of others
• Assist in completing investigations as assigned for OOSs, customer complaints, process upsets
• Follow 5S principles and guidelines

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or related sciences
• Possess knowledge of laboratory practices

Who you are:

• Cover shifts as needed. Must be available for weekends, holidays and after-hours coverage
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• High level of integrity and sincerity
• Proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$50,000.00-$66,666.67 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.