Join Oterra to make it easier to create natural food and beverages, contributing to a sustainable and healthy world. Based in Denmark, with production sites in Europe, Latin America, and the United States, we are a passionate team of over 1,400 members from 48 nationalities across 27 countries, serving 120 markets worldwide. As the world's leading provider of natural colors, we offer food and beverage manufacturers an alternative to artificial colors. Food and health are at the core of everything we do, and every day more than 400 million people consume a product containing our colors. We believe that nature got it right from the start.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform physicochemical and microbiological analytical controls.
• Approve product release, ensuring compliance with microbiological and physicochemical specifications.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Verify the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection processes.
• Support claim management processes.
• Assist in handling non-conformities.
• Contribute to the execution and monitoring of hygiene and traceability prerequisite records.
• Comply with and enforce Food Defense requirements.

Who Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate has a positive mindset, a proactive attitude, and is motivated to work closely with production teams, supporting smooth operations. You enjoy conducting laboratory analyses and are adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Most importantly, we value a good fit over meeting every qualification.

Required Experience and Skills

• Education: Technical degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Food Industry, with additional training in Quality Control and Quality Assurance being an asset.
• Training in:
  • Analytical methods and GLP.
  • Food Defense.
  • Food fraud.
  • RPHT + HACCP.
• Languages: Intermediate to advanced level of English.
• Professional Experience: 2 years in a similar position.
• Availability: Ability to work shifts.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in standard software tools.

What Do We Offer?

We provide an exciting opportunity in an ambitious organization where commitment is strong, and we continuously work to improve our processes and outcomes. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on your skills and experience.
• Pension plan.
• Private health insurance.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.

More Information and How to Apply

We’d love to learn more about you and your motivation for this position! Please send us your CV in Spanish or English no later than December 13. For questions about the position, contact Hiring Manager Gonzalo Mallea at gonzalo.mallea@oterra.com.

Please note that the recruitment process will be conducted on a rolling basis, meaning we may close the application process before the stated deadline if we find suitable candidates. Don’t hesitate to apply!

Start Date: As soon as possible, considering the notice period. Application Deadline: 12-12-2024 Job ID: 2339 Location: Chiva, ES, 46370 Job Posting Function: Quality / Control / Health & Safety