Lab Technician (m/w/d)

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading chocolate manufacturing company in Hamburg seeks a Lab Technician to ensure quality and safety in chocolate production. Responsibilities include performing laboratory tests, documenting results, and collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates will have vocational training in relevant fields and strong attention to detail. Join us to help shape the future of the chocolate industry!

Qualifikationen

• Vocational training in chemical or laboratory fields required.
• Prior laboratory experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is necessary.

Aufgaben

• Conduct various laboratory analyses to ensure quality and safety.
• Document and communicate test results effectively to production staff.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and resolve technical issues as needed.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Completed vocational training in Chemical-Technical Assistant or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

SAP or other laboratory information systems

Jobbeschreibung

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

The Lab Technician is responsible for conducting a wide range of physical and chemical analyses to ensure the quality and safety of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product standards and supporting production decisions through accurate and timely laboratory testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analyses, including raw material inspection, in-process control, and final product verification
• Ensure analytical results are accurate, plausible, and documented in accordance with internal protocols
• Communicate test results promptly to production staff and shift leaders to support real-time decision-making
• Approve liquid products based on predefined specifications and generate analysis certificates using SAP
• Conduct quality checks on packaging materials to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards
• Calibrate laboratory instruments and production measurement devices; identify and resolve technical issues when necessary
• Manage inventory of laboratory chemicals, consumables, and retain samples; ensure proper storage and documentation
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order within the laboratory environment in line with internal hygiene standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of laboratory procedures
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the QA Manager or team leader

Required Qualifications

• Completed vocational training in one of the following fields: Chemical-Technical Assistant, Laboratory Technician, FALET, Chemical Technician, or a comparable qualification
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting is beneficial but not mandatory
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel
• Familiarity with SAP or other laboratory information systems is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in analytical work
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and production schedules
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and integrity

Working Relationships

The Lab Technician collaborates daily with production operators, loaders, fellow lab technicians, shift leaders, and QA department staff. These interactions are essential for coordinating analysis results, releasing products, and ensuring smooth operational flow.

Reporting Line

Reports directly to the QA Manager

Note

L ab Technicians works in a shift system (early-, late- and dayshift, also on weekends).

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.