Quality Laboratory Technician

Are you a passionate food technologist, chemical technician or similar?
Do you enjoy contributing to the quality of our products, executing and driving excellence in quality analysis always with focus on service?
Would you like to develop in a fast-growing innovation-driven company with high quality products and being the market leader?
Do you enjoy working in a team, where team spirit is high and your effort is decisive for the result?
If you can answer yes to the above, then we might just have something for you!
At Barry Callebaut (BC) 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!
With over 190 years of chocolate drink experience and 3 factories in Europe, Barry Callebaut Beverages is the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty cocoa and high-quality milk-based solutions. Uncover the unique machine functionality of all our products. The beverage development center of Barry Callebaut is located outside Helsingborg, Sweden. There, powder drinks are developed and manufactured for a global market. The focus is on chocolate and coffee, but also tea and milk products are in the assortment. The products are marketed under brands such as Ögonblink, Van Houten, Caprimo, Bensdorp and Le Royal.
You will be part of the Quality Team where you will be responsible for quality checks to ensure compliance with ensuring that the method and equipment comply with quality requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
As our Quality Laboratory Technician you will
● Execute quality sampling plans (micro, analytical) to ensure compliance of production environment, process, raw materials, packaging, rework and products in the most efficient way and release conform products/processes/environments
● Ensure execution of quality analysis agreed with customers, issue and send Certificates of Analysis
● Review analysis results and supplier documents for raw materials and packaging materials to evaluate conformance. React (disapprove or approve with derogation) and follow up with suppliers when deviations occur
● Propose decisions on disposition of non conform raw materials, packaging, rework, finished products, processes and production environment
● Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures,
● Track, trace and put on hold when and as required
● Participate in BC lab proficiency testing and implement required corrective actions
● Participate on a daily basis in Sensory Panel Sessions
● Provide training and expert advice if and when required
● Contribute to cost and efficiency improvement activities, taking into account safety, legal and quality requirements
ABOUT YOU - Things We Will Be Looking For
Primarily we are looking for a person with experience from a laboratory environment, preferably the food, pharmaceutical or feed industry. You are a graduate student with previous experience in food technology, microbiology, chemistry or an equivalent area, ideally a relevant internship or a few years of career experience so far. What is most important is your attitude, willingness and ability to quickly learn and maintain good relationships both with customers as well as internally with other employees. Other requirements include:
Professional qualifications
● Experience in collecting and analyzing data
● Experience in HACCP, food safety and sustainability and quality management system
● Solid skills in Google environment, Microsoft Office and SAP preferred
● Fluent in Swedish and English language is a must, any other language is a plus
Personal skills
● Systematic, creative and seek improvements in your daily work, enabling you to actively understands problems and bringing solutions
● Self starter with the ability to work with international & cross functional teams
● You are curious to understand, and you gain energy by interacting with your colleagues where you find optimal solutions together
● Excellent collaboration skills and ability to communicate information clearly ,and to build trust internally and externally
● Ambassador for Barry Callebaut's values: Customer Focus, Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Passion and Team Spirit
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS OR COMMENTS
● The position reports to the Quality Manager
● The job location is in Kågeröd, Sweden.
● You must have a work permit in Sweden/EU
● Start as soon as possible
● We strive to be a drug-free workplace. Drug testing is part of our recruitment process
The last application date is 2022-10-31.. Note that the selection process starts immediately. This means that the vacancy can be closed before the last date to apply.