Analitik na področju varnosti hrane / Food Protection Analyst

Vas zanima delo na področju varnosti hrane, laboratorijskih analiz ter zagotavljanja kakovosti in skladnosti živilskih sestavin in izdelkov?

IFF je globalni vodja na področju arom, dišav, živilskih sestavin ter zdravja in bioloških znanosti. Ponašamo se s trajnostnimi inovacijami, ki izboljšujejo vsakodnevne izdelke.

V oddelku Food Ingredients razvijamo rešitve, ki izboljšujejo hranilno vrednost, okus, teksturo in učinkovitost izdelkov za proizvajalce hrane in pijač po vsem svetu.

Delovno mesto se nahaja v Markovcih. Pridružite se strokovni, sodelovalni in razvojno usmerjeni ekipi za varnost hrane, ki s svojim znanjem in laboratorijsko podporo prispeva k zagotavljanju kakovosti, varnosti in regulatorne skladnosti izdelkov.

Kje boste naredili razliko

• Izvajali boste laboratorijske analize, testiranja skladnosti in vrednotenja izdelkov za podporo področju varnosti hrane, kakovosti in regulatorne skladnosti.
• Ocenjevali boste surovine, sestavine in končne izdelke glede na specifikacije, zahteve kupcev in regulatorne standarde.
• Analizirali boste laboratorijske podatke ter pripravljali poročila, povzetke in priporočila za interne in zunanje deležnike.
• Sodelovali boste pri razvoju, uvajanju in optimizaciji analitičnih metod, postopkov testiranja ter laboratorijskih zmogljivosti.
• Skrbeli boste za skladnost z lokalnimi, regionalnimi in globalnimi predpisi s področja varnosti hrane ter sodelovali pri presojah, ocenah in tehnični podpori.
• Upravljali, umerjali, vzdrževali in odpravljali boste težave na laboratorijski opremi za zagotavljanje učinkovitega delovanja laboratorija.
• Pripravljali in posodabljali boste laboratorijske postopke, delovna navodila, analitične metode in dokumentacijo v skladu z dobro laboratorijsko prakso (GLP).
• Sodelovali boste z ekipami razvoja, kakovosti, regulative, nabave in komerciale pri zagotavljanju analitične in regulatorne podpore.
• Prispevali boste k nenehnim izboljšavam laboratorijskih metod, delovnih procesov, opreme in programov skladnosti.

Ste prava oseba, če

• Imate zaključeno visokošolsko ali univerzitetno izobrazbo s področja živilstva, živilske tehnologije, kemije, biokemije, mikrobiologije, analitske kemije ali druge sorodne naravoslovne smeri.
• Imate najmanj 3 leta ustreznih delovnih izkušenj na področju laboratorijskega dela, varnosti hrane, kakovosti, analitike ali regulatornih zadev.
• Imate izkušnje z delom v laboratorijskem okolju.
• Imate izkušnje z uporabo analitične laboratorijske opreme in interpretacijo rezultatov analiz.
• Poznate laboratorijske analitične metode, postopke testiranja in laboratorijsko opremo.
• Razumete načela dobre laboratorijske prakse (GLP), laboratorijske varnosti ter obvladovanja tveganj.
• Poznate predpise s področja varnosti hrane, zahteve glede skladnosti in sisteme kakovosti.
• Znate interpretirati podatke ter pripravljati tehnično in laboratorijsko dokumentacijo.
• Aktivno uporabljate angleški jezik.
• Delo organizirate natančno in učinkovito ter znate usklajevati več nalog hkrati.

Kako boste izstopali?

• Imate izkušnje s področja varnosti hrane, sistemov kakovosti ali regulatorne skladnosti.
• Imate izkušnje pri razvoju, uvajanju ali optimizaciji analitičnih metod, postopkov testiranja ali laboratorijske dokumentacije.
• Imate izkušnje s sodelovanjem pri projektih nenehnih izboljšav v laboratorijskem ali živilskem okolju.

Zakaj izbrati nas?

• Priložnost za sodelovanje pri dejavnostih s področja varnosti hrane, kakovosti in skladnosti v globalnem podjetju.
• Sodelovanje z ekipami razvoja, regulative, kakovosti, nabave in komerciale.
• Okolje, ki spodbuja izmenjavo znanja, strokovni razvoj in nenehno učenje.
• Konkurenčni plačni paket: 13. plača, regres v najvišjem neobdavčenem znesku in letni bonus.
• Aktivnosti promocije zdravja in dobrega počutja.
• Dostop do razvojnih priložnosti ter ugodnosti za zaposlene v skladu z lokalnimi praksami in programi podjetja IFF.

Food Protection Analyst

Are you passionate about food safety, laboratory science and helping ensure the quality, safety and compliance of ingredients and food products?

At IFF, we combine science, innovation and expertise to create solutions that help customers deliver safe, high-quality products around the world. Within Food Ingredients, the Food Protection team supports food safety, regulatory compliance and laboratory excellence across raw materials, ingredients and finished products.

The Food Protection team provides laboratory testing, compliance verification and technical guidance to Research & Development, Creation & Innovation, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement and Commercial teams. Through technical expertise, practical problem-solving and continuous improvement, the team helps ensure products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements and quality standards.

The position is based in Markovci, Slovenia, and is an on-site role.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Perform laboratory testing, compliance assessments and product evaluations to meet food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate raw materials, ingredients and finished products against applicable specifications, customer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Review laboratory data and prepare technical reports, summaries and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and optimization of testing methods, procedures and laboratory capabilities.
• Verify compliance with local, regional and global food safety regulations while participating in audits, assessments and technical inquiries.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and efficient laboratory operations.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory procedures, work instructions, testing methods and quality documentation in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Work with cross-functional teams on technical and compliance activities related to development, quality, regulatory affairs, procurement and commercial operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing laboratory methods, workflows, equipment and compliance programs.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in food, ingredients, laboratory operations, food safety, quality or regulatory affairs.
• Experience working within a laboratory environment.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and interpreting test results.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods, procedures and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), laboratory safety requirements and hazard management.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, compliance requirements and quality systems.
• Ability to interpret data, prepare technical documentation and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in food safety, quality systems or regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience developing, implementing or optimizing testing methods, procedures or laboratory documentation.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a laboratory or food-related environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to food safety, quality and compliance activities within a global organization.
• Exposure to collaboration across Research & Development, Creation & Innovation, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement and Commercial teams.
• An environment focused on scientific excellence, professional development and continuous learning.
• A compensation package including a 13th salary, holiday allowance paid at the highest non-taxable amount and an annual bonus.
• Health promotion activities.
• Access to development opportunities and employee benefits offered in line with local IFF practices and programs.

For your awareness, this position is a part of the Harvest Business that IFF intends to sell to SuanNutra, in or about the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, and that it has been identified to transition to the buyer upon the completion of the sale of the business by IFF. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to SuanNutra.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more