Laboratory Technician

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Gurb; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturer of chocolate products in Spain is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct quality control checks and analyses of raw materials and finished products. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or similar field, along with over 2 years of experience in advanced analytical techniques. Responsibilities include quality assessment, equipment calibration, and ensuring laboratory safety. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future in the chocolate industry.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in advanced analytical techniques.
• Solid knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Responsibility and confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct daily in-process quality control checks.
• Carry out inspection on packaging and raw materials.
• Assist in sample preparation of daily sensory evaluation.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory analytical instruments.

Conocimientos

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

Initiative

Autonomy

Priority management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or equivalent

Herramientas

Laboratory analytical equipment

Descripción del empleo

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!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Laboratory Technician conducts daily in‑process quality control checks as well as physico‑chemical analysis and micro determinations of incoming raw materials, finished products and plant environment. This role has either an emphasis on a continuous evaluation of the process, goods and the close follow‑up of the environmental monitoring. The incumbent organizes, updates, analyzes and reports the results in both written and verbal form to the QA team and the other involved departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out in‑process and finished goods sampling in / out the premises for analysis. Inform and liaise with production on the quality status during the process control analysis.
• Carry out inspection on packaging and raw materials.
• Assist in sample preparation of daily sensory evaluation.
• Update product status in the warehouse with the appropriate stickers.
• Assist in preparing CoC/CoA.
• Nonconformity management related to raw materials, packaging and products.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure safety in the working area.
• Keep track of the fungible materials inventory in the laboratory.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory analytical instruments when required.
• Assist in other QA activities.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in advanced analytical techniques.
• Solid knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Responsibility and confidentiality.
• Methodological and analytical skills.
• Strong initiative, autonomy and communication skills with team spirit.
• Priority management.

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.