QC Lab Technician — Food Flavor Quality & Testing

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

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich AG in Collecchio (Parma, Italy) seeks a motivated QC Technician to support the startup and daily operation of the QC laboratory at our Collecchio site. You will collect samples, perform routine testing, record results, and assist in timely product release while maintaining instrument reliability and safety.

The role also involves supporting sensory evaluation activities and contributing to the development of laboratory capabilities during the site startup phase, helping ensure

Qualifications

• Diploma, technical qualification or equivalent practical training in chemistry, food science, microbiology or a related discipline.
• Previous laboratory or quality control experience in food, flavour, nutrition or a related manufacturing environment is preferred. Exposure to physicochemical testing and sensory evaluation activities would be advantageous.
• Practical understanding of laboratory sampling, routine testing, instrument operation and accurate results documentation; experience with LIMS or similar systems is desirable.Exposure to analytical laboratory techniques such as titration, moisture testing, water activity testing, density measurement, spectroscopy, particle size analysis or similar laboratory methods would be an advantage.
• Awareness of GMP, laboratory safety, data integrity and food safety and quality systems such as FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001. Knowledge of food safety principles or microbiology would be considered an advantage.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based environment and support future laboratory operational requirements.
• Ability to follow procedures, work accurately, manage assigned priorities and raise issues promptly.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills, with a reliable and collaborative approach.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian and good working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and day-to-day operation of the QC laboratory, helping ensure readiness for site start-up and routine production.
• Collect samples and perform routine chemical, physical and organoleptic testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products and environmental samples in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Perform routine physicochemical analyses and support sensory evaluation activities, including sample preparation where required.
• Record analytical results and laboratory activities accurately and completely, promptly escalating atypical, out-of-specification or out-of-trend results.
• Support timely product release by completing assigned testing in line with priorities, production needs and customer requirements.
• Perform routine checks, calibration and verification of laboratory instruments, and maintain reference standards, reagents and consumables.
• Follow laboratory procedures and contribute to method transfer, troubleshooting, investigations, non-conformances and corrective actions as required.
• Support laboratory improvement activities and develop proficiency across a broad range of analytical techniques and testing methods.
• Maintain good housekeeping, safe working practices, data integrity and compliance with applicable quality and food safety requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Sensory evaluation

GMP awareness

Communication

Italian language

English language

Education

Technical diploma or training in chemistry/food science

Tools

LIMS

Titration

Spectroscopy

Moisture testing

Density measurement

Job description

DSM-Firmenich AG in Collecchio (Parma, Italy) seeks a motivated QC Technician to support the startup and daily operation of the QC laboratory at our Collecchio site. You will collect samples, perform routine testing, record results, and assist in timely product release while maintaining instrument reliability and safety.

The role also involves supporting sensory evaluation activities and contributing to the development of laboratory capabilities during the site startup phase, helping ensure