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QA Lab Technician (Extra work/Student Job)

Location: 

Mjölby, SE, 595 29

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!

We are currently looking for a QA Lab Technician (Extra work/Student Job) for 10% FTE. This role applies to students who fill in when employees are absent or during high workload periods to ensure continuity in operations and maintain high product quality. The Laboratory Technician ensures that ASM Foods' products and services comply with technical specifications and meet internal and external requirements through analyses defined in the business system. The role supports quality control across ASM Foods and interacts with suppliers, production, and QA. It contributes to continuous improvement and compliance with global standards.

 

Responsibilities

  • Perform microbiological, analytical, and sensory tests according to defined frequency and method.
  • Send samples for external analysis and record results.
  • Release raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
  • Handle quality deviations and support production.
  • Maintain lab inventory and order supplies.
  • Monitor shelf life of raw materials and manage disposal.
  • Participate in audits and improvement projects.
  • Ensure lab routines follow global standards and are implemented.
  • Maintain and improve the sensory program.
  • Support RCA investigations and maintain training materials.
  • Occasional audits
  • Technicians back each other up during absences.
  • Role supports quality culture and continuous improvement.

 

Your profile

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, food science, or similar
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control in food or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.
  • Proficient in QDS, Axapta, and operational systems.
  • It's a plus to have experienced with HACCP, FSSC 22000/GFSI, GMP, and hygienic design. 
  • Proactive, positive, and open to inspiration.
  • Strong collaboration and independent working skills. 

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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