QC Lab Technician - Flavor Science & Growth

DSM-Firmenich AG; Montechiarugolo; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique career paths across health, and

Sustainability embedded in all we do

Science-led company

Growth with industry leader

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich AG in Collecchio, near Parma, is opening a new QC laboratory and seeks a motivated QC Technician to support setup and day-to-day testing. You will collect samples, perform routine chemical, physical and sensory testing, record results, and help ensure timely product release.

The role requires a technical diploma in chemistry or food science, lab experience, and GMP awareness. Italian fluency and good English are expected; shift-based work will apply as the site scales.

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification in chemistry, food science, microbiology or related discipline.
• Experience in food QA/QC or manufacturing preferred; exposure to physicochemical testing and sensory evaluation advantageous.
• Familiarity with LIMS or similar systems; knowledge of titration, moisture and spectroscopy is a plus.
• GMP, food safety standards such as FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001; data integrity awareness.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based environment.
• Excellent Italian and good working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the QC laboratory for site start-up and routine production.
• Collect samples and perform routine chemical, physical and organoleptic testing of materials and products.
• Record analytical results accurately and escalate atypical or out-of-spec results promptly.
• Support timely product release by completing assigned testing in line with priorities.
• Calibrate and verify laboratory instruments; maintain reference standards and reagents.
• Follow procedures, contribute to method transfers, troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Support laboratory improvement activities and expand proficiency across analytical techniques.

Skills

Chemical testing

QA/QC

Analytical testing

Italian language

English language

Documentation accuracy

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

Diploma in chemistry/food science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

DSM-Firmenich AG in Collecchio, near Parma, is opening a new QC laboratory and seeks a motivated QC Technician to support setup and day-to-day testing. You will collect samples, perform routine chemical, physical and sensory testing, record results, and help ensure timely product release.

The role requires a technical diploma in chemistry or food science, lab experience, and GMP awareness. Italian fluency and good English are expected; shift-based work will apply as the site scales.