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Lab Technician

Location: 

Lodz, PL, 94-406

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!

This is a temporary role (maternity cover)

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Daily registration of samples of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products, analysis of samples following the developed and implemented quality assurance system procedures.
  • Recording analysis results in appropriate microbiological sheets and in the SAP system, issuing quality certificates for finished products.
  • Release of goods when results meet specifications.
  • Blocking products and raw materials in the SAP system.
  • Performing microbiological proficiency tests.
  • Checking the compliance of certificates for dairy raw materials, reporting non-compliances to the Quality Supply Specialist.
  • Collection of water samples and environmental swabs and their shipment to an external laboratory.
  • Performing analyses of environmental and air samples and conducting corrective actions.
  • Preparation of monthly reports on microbiological trends and presentation at periodic meetings.
  • Preparation of microbiological media and reagents necessary for analysis and ensuring traceability.
  • Inspection and operation of the autoclave followed the operating instructions.
  • Inspection and supervision of laboratory equipment.
  • Supervising the storage of microbiological samples of raw materials and finished products.
  • Cooperation and contact with the Customer Care Agent regarding quality reports for the finished product.
  • Cooperation and contact with the Raw Material Planning team regarding the delivery of certificates for dairy raw materials.
  • The role of the taster in the event of qualification for the sensory testing program.
  • Cooperation with the Food Safety Manager in collecting samples and swabs for new lines.
  • Cooperation with the engineering team in collecting samples and swabs for new projects.
  • Collaboration with the purchasing department regarding laboratory orders (consumables, microbiological media, service).
  • Compliance with GLP and health and safety rules and 5S.

 

About you:

  • Higher degree preferred: biology, microbiology, biotechnology, food technology.
  • Computer operation; Google, SAP, MS Office.
  • Communicative English (B2).
  • Working experience in chocolate production and/or laboratories.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Time management
  • Good organizer

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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