*Technical / Chimist Lab Technician Needed*

About The Role

The Phys/Chem Lab Technician is responsible for the correct application of updated physical-chemical laboratory procedures for reagent preparation, sampling and physico-chemical analysis. He/she understands the basics of safety management when handling toxic chemicals.

Key Responsabilities Include

• Comply with safety, quality and food safety rules in the laboratory
• Ensure that physico-chemical analysis of products in progress and finished products are carried out in a timely manner and in accordance with analytical protocols and good laboratory practice (GLP)
• Ensure that analysis records are well documented, verified and maintained. Ensure weekly backup of physico-chemical data.
• Support the root causes analysis of physical-chemical deviations and implement corrective actions related to physico-chemistry to prevent their recurrence.
• Ensure that the management of laboratory equipment is well done: daily calibration of measuring devices, cleaning and maintenance of

laboratory equipment.

• Ensure laboratory supplies of consumables are available on time, ensure minimum stocks are maintained to avoid shortages
• Ensure the safety and hygiene of the production and physico-chemical laboratories.
• Provide analytical support to production (physico-chemical analysis on Tanks, reservoirs, moulding and cake bagging and in production)
• Sample management: verification of quality, quantity and conformity of information) before transmission for microbiology analysis.
• Prepare samples for dispatch and ensure that samples are sent to other laboratories on time
• Capture, share end-of-shift reports and perform any other tasks or engagements within or outside the department as required by the hierarchy or management.






• Update analysis results and take part in the Ring Test.
• Ensuring compliance with good laboratory practice, ISO 17025 standards, safety rules and instructions.
• Timely reporting and updating of laboratory documentation and analytical records.
• Ensure continuity of activities by covering the work of other laboratory technicians in the event of leave or absence.
• Take samples for investigations or tests.
• Support the laboratory manager in achieving a high level of compliance with standards and specifications
• Carry out improvements/investigations and projects.
• Carry out the mandatory training courses and the training plan assigned to him/her
• Reduce wastage in the consumption of reagents and accessories and carry out an inventory of laboratory stocks
• The physical-chemical lab technical works within a local scope. He/she is member of the physical-chem lab team.
• He/she deals with : QA colleagues (QA stream leaders, Microbio Lab technician, Sensory Coordinator, Food Safety Coordinator, QA Beans Lab Leader), Operations (Operators & supervisors), Maintenance technician, end product storekeepers.

About You

• BAC+2/3/Bachelor of Physics-chemistry /Food Science/Biochemistry/Microbiology
• Languages: English professional, French.
• Chemical laboratory technician
• Communication skills

At least 2 years’ practical laboratory or quality assurance experience in an HACCP environment in an FMCG organization (good

understanding of customer specifications).

• Knowledge of MS Office suite, SAP
• Ability to carry out analyses using standard methods
• Open minded, collaborative and team builder
• Integrity, Team Spirit
• Results-orientated
• Motivated and hard-working
• Responsiveness, timeliness
• Good knowledge of cocoa industry is an advantage.

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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