Analytical Laboratory Technician

Barilla is looking for an Analytical Laboratory Technician. The position will report to the Lab Technician Pool Coordinator and it will be based in our Headquarters in Parma.

Barilla is an Italian family-owned food company. Established in 1877, it's now an international Group present in more than 100 countries.

A world leader in the markets of pasta and ready-to-use sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crispbread in Scandinavia, the Barilla Group is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know-how.

“The Joy of Food for a Better Life” is Barilla’s purpose to bring people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life. It's a commitment from field to fork, to bring to the world tasty, joyful and wholesome products, made with selected raw materials from responsible supply chains. Because what we eat today can change our tomorrow. Because good food is a joy for the present and a choice for a better future.

Job Purpose

This role executes tests in the Barilla Analytical labs regarding chemical, rheological, and microbiological measures on raw materials, semi-finished, and final products to meet day-to-day project needs. It guarantees lab instrument maintenance and laboratory compliance with all safety procedures and rules.

Key Accountabilities

• Execution of all elements of an assigned test plan, from sample preparation to results acquisition. Proficiency in standard operating procedures. Contribution to developing new analytical methods.
• Generate accurate and repeatable test data, make critical observations, look for inconsistencies, and elaborate results for the final report, which his/her supervisor issues.
• Identifies ways to improve the execution of methods and new ways to accomplish tasks through experience and technical capability.
• Analytical Laboratory instruments maintenance
• Guarantee laboratory compliance with all safety procedures and rules
• Cooperate with internal stakeholders: scientists, technologists, and pilot plant technicians will collect samples for analysis. They also take part in all project activities.
• Manage external partners in receiving and providing information about instruments and/or maintenance orders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma in chemistry/food chemistry
• 1/2 years in an analytical laboratory environment
• Intermediate English – at least B1 level
• Team working, Negotiation and Communication skills; Organizational skills
• Nice to have: Microsoft Office Package; SAP and LIMS (excellent to have)

Additional Information:

Permanent Contract

Full-time

Based in Parma

Starting date: December 2024/January 2025