QA Laboratory Analyst

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Montalban; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing support

Time off

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking a QA Laboratory Analyst to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and physico-chemical analyses to support raw material evaluation, R&D activities, process control, and quality assurance of imported goods, semi‑finished products, local FGs, water, and wastewater.

The role sets testing priorities, ensures resource readiness, and coaches Analysts to deliver timely, accurate results, maintaining GLP and regulatory compliance through robust governance and

Qualifications

• Has Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry; licensed.
• Experience in physico-chemical analysis techniques in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GLP, ISO standards, regulatory requirements and waste handling.

Responsibilities

• Physico-chemical testing & quality evaluation of materials, RP, imported goods, FP, water, and wastewater following established methods.
• Maintain up-to-date inventory of chemicals, reagents, standards, consumables and lab materials.
• Prepare purchase requests for laboratory consumables, media, reagents and equipment supplies.
• Coordinate periodic equipment calibration, verification and preventive maintenance.
• Review, update and create SOPs and work instructions for tests and processes.
• Manage segregation, labeling and disposal of chemical waste in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Physico-chemical analysis

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description:

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role

The QA Laboratory Analyst oversees day‑to‑day laboratory operations and physico‑chemical analyses to support raw material evaluation, R&D activities, process control, and quality assurance of imported goods, semi‑finished products, local FGs, water, and wastewater. The role sets testing priorities, ensures resource readiness (people, equipment, reagents, and documentation), and coaches Analysts to deliver timely, accurate results. The position ensures compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) through robust governance, complete documentation, and continuous improvement of laboratory systems and processes.

What you'll be responsible for

• Physico‑Chemical Testing & Quality Evaluation
  Conduct physicochemical analyses of raw materials, R&D materials, imported goods, semi‑finished products, FP, water, and wastewater following established methods and specifications. Ensure accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of results by adhering to GLP.


• Material and Chemical Inventory Management
  Maintain up‑to‑date inventory of chemicals, reagents, standards, consumables, and laboratory materials.


• Purchasing and Procurement Coordination
  Prepare purchase requests for laboratory consumables, microbiological media, reagents, and equipment supplies.


• Equipment Calibration & Maintenance
  Facilitate periodic equipment calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance according to schedules. Monitor equipment performance and initiate maintenance requests when abnormalities are detected.


• SOP / Work Instruction Management
  Review, update, and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) for laboratory tests and processes.


• Chemical Waste Management
  Manage segregation, labeling, and temporary storage of chemical waste. Coordinate disposal activities in compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.

We're looking for someone who

Has Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry; licensed.

Has experience in physico-chemical analysis techniques and can operate confidently in a food manufacturing environment.

Has knowledge of GLP, ISO standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental waste handling.

Brings strong analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.

Thinks end‑to‑end and takes ownerships for results.

Is comfortable working in a fast‑moving, evolving organisation.

Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working.

What you'll get

• Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards.


• Flexible ways of working.


• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work.


• Time off to rest and recharge.


• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end‑to‑end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact


• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done


• Continuous learning and development as the business grows


• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.