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Lab Technician Global lab

Location: 

Lebbeke-Wieze, BE, 9280

At Barry Callebaut, 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!

About the role

The lab technician is part of the Global QA Analytics team, working in the quality lab in Wieze.  The global lab team analyses samples from all Barry Callebaut sites across the world, supporting several departments. The lab technician will conduct physico-chemical analyses, take care of further data-analysis if applicable, and report the results.

 

Key responsibilities include

  • Perform routine and more specialized methods to test the physical and/or chemical properties/specifications of raw materials and finished products.
  • Use different instruments to perform the above-mentioned tests: NIR, laser diffraction, spectrophotometry, GC analysis, HPLC analysis, NMR, or other relevant equipment.
  • Record results in LIMS, verify data accuracy, and support reporting for internal stakeholders.
  • Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on laboratory equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
  • Control the performance of the methods by running and evaluating control samples.
  • Follow safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and 5S.
  • With the analyses the team assist
      • Research & Development (CI&TS) in product development and innovation
      • Local Quality departments from all Barry Callebaut locations in complaint handling,
      • Global Supplier Quality team in approving new raw material

 

About you

  • Bachelor Degree in Laboratory Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
  • English – intermediate
  • Experience with standard laboratory techniques and instrumentation (HPLC, GC, NIR, ...)
  • Proficiency with digital tools such as LIMS, Excel, or data‑entry systems.
  • Understanding of quality systems, safety procedures, and good laboratory practice.
  • Ability to work accurately, independently, and under time pressure.
  • As a person you are : ●    Results oriented mindset
    ●    Team‑oriented mindset and willingness to support colleagues across tasks.
    ●    Good communication skills, able to contribute to transparent and respectful working environment
    ●    Flexibility to adjust to changing schedules, priorities, or project demands.
    ●    Problem-solving skills
    ●    Take ownership on the assigned tasks

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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