Food Safety & Quality Laboratory Operative Analyst

We are happy to share that we are currently looking for a talented FSQ Laboratory Operative Analyst for a parental leave substitution, who will perform routine analysis on food, beverage and environmental samples; maintenance on laboratory equipment by making calibrations, cleaning equipment, replacing parts, and keeping equipment functioning properly; perform tasks such as conducting tests according ISO 17025, analyzing data revealed by lab tests, maintaining workspaces.

You will work in a highly dynamic and international environment within Ferrero, having the responsibility of using analytical equipment, manage calibrations and use statistical tools to assess the conformity of the calibrated object, preparation of culture media, diluents, reagents and handling of laboratory materials.
You will be in charge of the preparation and analysis of test sample (weight, dilution, count, etc.), of performing routine and complex tasks competently and independently and reading and interpreting results. 
You will also manage sample and results on SAP (verify the analysis required, print the product label, enter the results in SAP, etc.).
Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and perform statistical data analysis will be fundamental.

You will bring your High School Diploma in Biology / Chemicals / Scientific field and experience in a laboratory in Food Companies is considered as a plus.
You will contribute to the success of the laboratory thanks to your ability to work in team, effectiveness in routinary work, autonomy and proactivity. You will bring your flexibility and capability to deal with strict deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and your experience in managing projects, as well as your enthusiasm and motivation will be highly appreciated.
As a good communicator, your fluency in both Italian and English is useful to perform in our environment, as well as strong communication and relationship skills.
Regarding IT Skills, familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office suite is required.
Availability to work full-time hours or in shifts, including weekends (Saturday morning) is expected.
If this role sounds appealing and you would like to be part of our pool of potential candidates, do not hesitate to submit your application! In case of alignment, we will keep it for future openings.

The role is classified at Level 6° under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is € 25.136. The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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