Lab Technician (GCMS)
1 day ago
Valencia
We are a global 360º natural ingredients solutions provider to the Food & Beverage industry. For over 30 years we have been providing natural fruit solutions such as juice concentrates, multi blends, bases for soft drinks, oils, and natural aromas. We create customized and natural solutions for our customers worldwide. With a fully flexible approach to processing and manufacturing, we enable new opportunities for collaboration and sustainable product innovations. We are looking for a Lab Technician with GCMS experience to conduct laboratory tasks and quality analysis of raw material and final products. Main responsibilities • Executing the analytical quality control of aromatic phases; Focus on aroma and sensory analysis, • Design, plan, evaluate and improve aroma analysis using GCMS with minimal guidance; Investigating new marker compounds for improved assessment of raw materials., • Maintenance troubleshooting of GCMS., • Execution of sample preparation, analysis and data interpretation of aroma and sensory analysis., • Recording all experimental data and test results accurately and in the specified format (written and/or electronic.) Updating / managing raw material databases., • Collaboration with different categories inside Prodalim to support aroma business; become the technical expert on Prodalim’s aroma portfolio, • Quality Control: Conduct analytical quality control of Raw material and final products in Aroma/Oils., • Organoleptic and F / Q analysis., • Data Management: Prepare samples, analyze data, interpret results, and accurately record experimental data and test results in specified formats (written and/or electronic). Manage and update raw material databases., • Documentation: Write and manage product specifications and related documentation., • Keep records updated, • Daily verification Labs Equipment, • Team Participation: Actively participate in project meetings and contribute to team goals while achieving individual objectives., • Compliance with good handling practices according to the Welcome Manual. Hygienic Work Standards., • Update of the analysis results in the corresponding computer files., • Provide quality documents to other departments, Customs, Logistics, etc., • Verification of the CCPs., • Support to the Quality Manager in preparing the necessary documentation to comply with IFS requirements. Knowledge and skills • Bachelor’s degree in food chemistry, food technology, chemistry or similar., • Proven experience working in a lab, ideally in the aroma or food industry., • Related working experience operating GCMS equipment., • Solid Sensory and analytical skills., • Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database systems., • Ability to work autonomously and under pressure., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • High level of English – a must. What we offer • Competitive salary., • Seasonal fruit delivered to the office twice a week., • Volunteering days and teambuilding activities., • Being part of a multicultural global team.