Laboratory Technician

ABOUT CHUPA CHUPS – A PERFETTI VAN MELLE COMPANYPerfetti van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide. Employing over 18.000 people and operating 36 companies throughout the world, Perfetti van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our brands Chupa Chups, Smint, Mentos and Trident gratify, refresh and inspire consumers of all ages around the globe.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful candidate will be required to: Organise and manage the activity of the laboratory by applying specific procedures and standards. Carry out and ensure compliance with the raw material control plan for both edible and inedible raw materials. Operating laboratory and field equipment. Perform physico-chemical tests and analyses of substances and/or materials. Drawing up periodic reports on the activities carried out and results obtained. Define the sampling plan by applying statistical and representative sampling techniques. Maintain records of reagents, materials and equipment in the laboratory. Verify the calculations of the different tests. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: Educational background: Laboratory studies, chemistry, analysis or similar. Fluency in English Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar position in the food industry. Advanced user of MS Office. Previous experience with SAP would be a plus. Need for own vehicle.