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Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.\nThe Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. IRCA has made 2 bolt-on acquisitions in the areas of candied fruits (Cesarin) and pistachio ingredients (Anastasi) in 2022, and recently entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a leading manufacturer of sweet and cereal products in Europe and the US. The target’s business focuses on high value add specialty ingredients for the Food Manufacturers segment, with a portfolio that incorporates a range of products including sweet particulates, chocolate confections, baked inclusions, variegates and fruit purées.\nThis transformative deal would create a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues (2022).\nJob Overview:\nThis position is responsible for laboratory operations regarding product testing, internal audits, and monitoring production quality. This person has developed skills in monitoring quality systems and laboratory related duties. QA personnel are responsible for disposition of products; this includes approval of products, packaging material, labels, as well as the hold and release of inventory. The QA laboratory technician plays a role in ensuring all products meet Food Safety and Food Quality requirements.\nRequirements\nAdhere to good laboratory practices (GLP), good manufacturing practices (GMP) and safety requirements.\nResponsible for daily laboratory operations. \nMaintains and perform duties that are needed to meet production orders (chemical analysis, product approvals, COA, and specifications). \nMaintains incoming and outgoing products (tracking, analysis, record keeping, database, etc.). \nMaintains product retains. \nPerforms equipment/calibration in the lab and plant where appropriate. \nAssists in general audit of the quality system. \nPurchase and maintains laboratory inventory. \nCovers techs for vacations when needed and any calls in the lab. \nAssists in maintaining and understands product specifications, SDS, TDS, and kosher documents. \nResponsible for analyzing test data to determine acceptability. \nDisposition of material produced as well as incoming material. \nResponsible for approving packaging and labels for use. \nPerforms other duties as assigned. \nEducation / Experience\nThis position requires two-three years lab experience, knowledge of food manufacturing and sensory analysis, some knowledge of quality assurance programs, and basic computer skills. 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