**Job title** – Quality Assurance Lead Technician HNC **Location** – Buk, Poland **Job model** – On-site The Quality Assurance Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring our products/services meet the highest standards of quality. This role involves conducting quality assessments, developing and implementing quality assurance processes, and collaborating with various departments to resolve quality issues. **Key Responsibilities:** + Conduct thorough quality inspections and audits of products/services. + Provide quality support for internal and external stakeholders/ Customers. + Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures. + Analyse data to identify trends and areas for improvement. + Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to address quality issues. + Document and report on quality assurance activities, findings, and improvements. + Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. + Provide training and support to staff on quality assurance practices and standards. + Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field. + Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist or similar role in the food or pharma Industry. + Communicative English and fluent Polish + Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. + Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. + Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. + Proficiency in MS Office and Excel as well as other quality assurance software/tools. + Certifications such as Six Sigma, ISO, or related quality management certifications are a plus. **We bring:** + A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset + The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose + Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity + A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things + Wide variety of employee benefits and competitive employment conditions **About dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. **Our application process:** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. **DEI and equal opportunity statement** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **Agency statement** We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.