Quality assurance Work Placement

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Kick-start your career with a purpose – with us in Quality assurance! In our Quality assurance team, you can expect more than just a glimpse into the day-to-day work: you’ll become part of a corporate culture based on trust, development and a genuine passion for quality. Use your knowledge of food science and microbiology to play an active role in ensuring product safety – and in doing so, go beyond your limits both professionally and personally. Start your work placement from January/February 2027 or by arrangement – for a minimum of 6 and up to 12 months packed with exciting experiences, responsibility and team spirit.

Contract type

Internship

Workload

100%

Working time model

Target-oriented working time

Start of employment

01.01.2027

Hilcona AG

Bendererstrasse 21
9494 Schaan

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Language

German

What we offer

Catering

Catering is very important to us: enjoy discounts on your lunch in our break rooms, free fruit and promotions such as free chestnuts, ice cream or smoothies. High-quality products at greatly reduced prices are available in our outlet. 

Professional development opportunities

Expand your knowledge with extensive training programmes, high-quality courses at the Coop Training Centre and a wide range of personal development opportunities.

Health

Your well-being matters to us: Benefit from our health management, company doctor, rewards for reliability, exclusive employee discounts in Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Vorarlberg, as well as subsidized fitness subscriptions—for health and leisure fun!

Company events

Experience unforgettable moments at our end-of-year parties or at interdepartmental sports events – celebrate and socialise together.

Fair wages and social benefits

Secure your future with our exceptionally generous pension scheme, receive anniversary bonuses and attractive rewards for employee referrals. We pay two-thirds of your pension fund contributions and cancel the coordination deduction – your full salary is insured even if you work part-time.

Family-friendly employer

Organise your working hours flexibly with part-time models and/or sabbatical options; wear professional work clothes and experience an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and encouraged.

Your tasks

  • You will play an active role in our microbiology laboratory and in raw material inspection, gaining in-depth insights into food Quality assurance.
  • You’ll take on a wide range of tasks in Quality assurance, which will help you develop your skills and learn through practical experience.

What you bring with you

  • have successfully completed at least four semesters of study in the fields of food technology, food science, food chemistry or food microbiology
  • a strong focus on quality and analytical thinking
  • Very good written and spoken German, as well as a good command of English
  • A team-oriented and proactive approach to work

Any more questions?
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Andrea Althoff-Slee
HR Business Partner

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This is what our application process looks like:

Thank you for your application! We have received your documents and will get back to you as soon as possible.

We would like to get to know you and your motivation better in the first introductory meeting – let us have a relaxed chat and find out together whether we are a good match.

In the second interview, we will get to know each other better and talk about your skills and the next steps at our company – we look forward to continuing our dialogue with you. For some positions, an assessment may still be required - if this is the case, you will be informed in good time.

Congratulations, you have won us over and we you! We are now finalising the process and look forward to welcoming you to our team soon.