Food Quality Control
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - IRCA Group in Gallarate
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