• Laboratory Assistant

    Barry Callebaut (San Pedro, TX)


    Laboratory Assistant

    Location:

    San Pedro, CI, BP 1817

     

    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!

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    The microbiological Lab Technician is responsible for the correct application of updated microbiological laboratory procedures for reagent preparation, sampling and microbiological analysis. he/she masters the basics of safety management when handling culture media, reagents and biological products.

    KEY RESPONSABILITIES INCLUDE

    • Perform microbiological analyses of products and the environment according to control plans

    • Keep the workstation clean

    • Ensure that the methods, equipment, reagents, and products required for handling are available

    • Make analysis results available

    • Enter results into SAP

    • Take samples when needed

    • Take environmental samples (surfaces, soil, water, air, walls, etc.)

    • Identify Enterobacteriaceae and Salmonella on the API 20 E gallery

    • Monitor the inventory of consumables, reagents, products, and laboratory equipment (weekly, monthly, and unannounced inventory)

    • Perform customer (LGC) and GROUP ring tests according to ability.

    • May be assigned to other positions as needed and subject to ability.

    • Create and monitor RCAs in the event of non-compliance (work, products, EMP, etc.)

    • Comply with and enforce quality rules, good laboratory practices, and any other rules deemed necessary.

    • Speak up for Quality

    • Monitor and celebrate Quality

    • Participate in the maintenance and improvement of the laboratory's quality management system.

    • Perform all tasks requested by management within their capacity.

    • Perform method verification in accordance with the protocol.

    ABOUT YOU

    • BAC+2/3/Bachelor of Food Science/Biochemistry/Microbiology

    • Languages: English professional, French.

    • Microbiology 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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