Quality Assurance & Sample Technician (m/f/d)

• 20 July 2026 • 100% • Indefinite period • 3400 Burgdorf • Log in to see the jobup.ch salary estimate About Givaudan Givaudan is a leading global provider in the areas of Fragrance & Beauty as well as Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating creations in harmony with nature for more happiness and health in life. Together with our customers, we offer culinary experiences, create inspiring fragrances and develop solutions for beauty and wellbeing that help people look good and feel good. In the 2023 fiscal year, Givaudan employed almost 16,260 people worldwide and achieved a turnover of CHF 6.9 billion as well as a free cash flow of 13.3%. We can look back on a history of more than 250 years and strive to achieve targeted, long-term growth by improving people's health and wellbeing and strengthening our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com Quality Assurance & Sample Technician (m/f/d) # Naturex AG, a company of the Givaudan Group, is a leading global provider of high-quality fruit and vegetable powders for the food and baby food industry. At our production sites in Bischofszell (TG) and Burgdorf (BE), we combine the highest quality standards with sustainable and innovative solutions - for customers all over the world. For our laboratory in Burgdorf, we are looking for you as a Quality Assurance & Sample Technician (m/f/d). In this versatile role, you will perform physico-chemical analyses on raw materials, additives and auxiliary materials as well as on intermediate and final products for the production of fruit and vegetable powders, thereby making an important contribution to ensuring our high quality standards. Your tasks: • Performance of physico-chemical analyses as well as sensory assessments of raw materials, additives and auxiliary materials as well as intermediate and final products • Performance and management of microbiological analyses, processing of samples as well as performance of weekly hygiene monitoring including swab sampling. • Sampling, preparation, distribution, retention as well as management of samples throughout the entire analysis process • Independent calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment in your own work area • Assumption of general administrative tasks related to the laboratory infrastructure, such as the management of chemicals, consumables and disposal • Participation in the development and optimization of analytical methods • Organization and shipment of samples • Readiness for occasional night and weekend shifts for sample and swab collection Your profile • Professional experience in the food industry • Experience in the field of laboratory and analytics; knowledge in sensory analysis is an advantage • Precise and efficient way of working with a high awareness of hygiene according to established specifications and quality standards • Good computer skills as well as practical experience in using Microsoft Excel • Independent, reliable and responsible personality • Strong teamwork skills as well as good organizational skills • Very good German skills in speaking and writing, English skills are an advantage What distinguishes Naturex? • Exciting training and further education opportunities • 20% discount on REKA Checks • Free parking at our locations • Various awards (Safety/Quality/Saving (Idea 499)) • Discount in the employee shop • Top CC card • Possibility to purchase vacation of up to 10 days per year • 100% coverage of the deduction for daily sickness benefit insurance • SUVA top up insurance • Contribution to the Half-Fare travelcard • Contribution to the fitness subscription • Paid preparatory course for retirement