Food Quality Control

Job description

**Who we are:** IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.With more than 2.400 employees, 20 production facilities worldwide, and €1 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion. --- **What do we offer:** - An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide - Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad --- **The role:** We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented **Quality Control Specialist** / **Quality Technician** to join our team in the Laboratory on our production site in Gallarate (VA). This role focuses on inspecting, testing, and evaluating products or raw materials to ensure they meet quality standards. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining compliance with company and regulatory requirements while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. ### Description of Main Activities/Responsibilities: - Chemical and physical analyses of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products - Microbiological analyses of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products - Sensory analysis of raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products - Calibration of instruments - Issuance of certificates of analysis - Shelf-life analysis of finished products - Support activities for quality assurance (environmental swabbing, description of analytical methods, documentation of laboratory equipment usage) ### Requirements: - **Education:** Degree in Food Science & Technologies. - **Professional Skills:** Analytical skills with a strong ability to interpret and analyze results. - **Experience:** 1+ years of experience in the role in food companies. - **Language Skills:** Italian & English language knowledge is mandatory. - **Computer Skills:** Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - **Behavioral Requirements:** teamwork, ability to adapt in a dynamic company, precision and attention to details, Strong interest and passion for quality and the food industry. ### Details: - **Location:** Gallarate (VA) - **Working hours:** Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required on a rotational basis within the team to ensure laboratory coverage, as production operates 7/7. - **Contract:** CCNL Alimentare Industria - **Level:** Impiegatizio - **Meal vouchers:** €8 for each day spent in the office - **Remuneration:** Starting from RAL 30.000 €