Analytical Laboratory Technician

Barilla Group; Parma; Hybrid; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 40%

Company canteen

Solidarity fund

Job summary

Barilla Group in Parma, Italy, is seeking an Analytical Laboratory Technician to join our headquarters laboratory. You will execute chemical, rheological, and microbiological analyses on materials and products, maintain instruments, and ensure safety and compliance.

The role reports to the Lab Technician Pool Coordinator and offers a competitive base salary with potential above the stated level based on experience and performance; a welfare package and some remote work are part of the benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma in chemistry/food chemistry is required.
• 1/2 years of analytical lab experience preferred.
• Experience with ELISA, chromatography, mass spectrometry or spectroscopy is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP and LIMS are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans from sample prep to results per SOPs.
• Generate data, observe results, and prepare final reports with supervisor.
• Improve methods and explore new analytical approaches.
• Maintain analytical instruments and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with scientists, technologists, and pilot plant staff.
• Coordinate with external partners on instrument maintenance.

Skills

ELISA

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Spectroscopy

English (B2)

Italian language

Teamwork

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma in chemistry/food chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Oct 6, 2026

Analytical Laboratory Technician

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job Description

Barilla is looking for an Analytical Laboratory Technician. The position will report to the Lab Technician Pool Coordinator and it will be based in our Headquarters in Parma.

Job Purpose

This role executes tests in the Barilla Analytical labs regarding chemical, rheological, and microbiological measures on raw materials, semi-finished, and final products to meet day-to-day project needs. It guarantees lab instrument maintenance and laboratory compliance with all safety procedures and rules.

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of all elements of an assigned test plan, from sample preparation to results acquisition. Proficiency in standard operating procedures. Contribution to developing new analytical methods.
• Generate accurate and repeatable test data, make critical observations, look for inconsistencies, and elaborate results for the final report, which his/her supervisor issues.
• Identifies ways to improve the execution of methods and new ways to accomplish tasks through experience and technical capability.
• Analytical Laboratory instruments maintenance
• Guarantee laboratory compliance with all safety procedures and rules
• Cooperate with internal stakeholders: scientists, technologists, and pilot plant technicians will collect samples for analysis. They also take part in all project activities.
• Manage external partners in receiving and providing information about instruments and/or maintenance orders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma in chemistry/food chemistry
• 1/2 years in an analytical laboratory environment
• Familiarity with physicochemical, compositional, food safety and biochemical analyses, as well as techniques such as ELISA, chromatography, mass spectrometry and spectroscopy, would be a plus.
• Nice to have: Microsoft Office Package; SAP and LIMS (highly preferred)
• Italian: full proficiency
• English: at least B2 level
• Team working, Negotiation and Communication skills; Organizational skill

Compensation Package

The gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less than € 30.000, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Alimentare)

The Company is committed to offering a competitive compensation package and, following the selection process, may propose a final gross annual base salary above the stated level, commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications

The position's compensation package also includes a variable component and a competitive welfare and benefits offer. Further details will be provided at a later stage and will be subject to the applicable Company policies

What We Offer

• Continuous Growth
  • Continuous learning & development through training programs and mentoring opportunities
  • Transparent career paths and internal mobility opportunities to support long-term growth
  • Starter, a tailor-made onboarding journey, that combines our digital platform with "onlife" activities
• Wellbeing & Flexibility
  • Smart Working policy (up to 40% remote work)
  • Structured parental leave policy
• Welfare
  • Solidarity fund and supplementary health coverage
  • Access to a company canteen, for a comfortable daily break
  • Voluntary corporate welfare program, with wide flexibility of use (discounts, benefits)
  • Scholarships to promote international mobility of employees' children
  • Discounts on mobility and transport
  • Online shopping and laundry service
  • Corporate volunteering

Discover more: Working at Barilla | Barilla Group

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.

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Italy

Parma

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