QC Specialist

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for managing quality control processes in the in-house laboratory. The primary focus is to ensure product safety and quality in compliance with internal standards, national regulations, and customer and industry requirements. Additionally, you will support the leadership team with projects, audits, regulatory visits, and customer inquiries or complaints.

• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards and maintain reliable systems and controls to guarantee product safety, regulatory compliance and product quality.
• Oversee accurate data entry in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and ensure compliance with Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory (FSQR) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Manage procurement of laboratory consumables and services by processing all lab-related purchasing requests.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Organize and evaluate internal and external quality control tests (e.g., proficiency testing).
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Independently support and lead projects.
• Assist with audits, incident management, and customer complaints.
• Support the HACCP team and act as a deputy for the Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Coordinators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor's degree (e.g., in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry) or equivalent professional experience
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of analytical methods, instruments, and calibration procedures
• Basic understanding of GLP
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software
• Fluent in German and English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP (or similar systems)
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standards

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Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

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