Sampling and Laboratory Technician

The company

30% of global agricultural raw materials end up as wasted resources. In other words, 6% of our global carbon emissions are generated for nothing. That’s it.

At Hubcycle, we are reshaping the food industry by transforming overlooked by-products into competitive ingredients. Our approach hacks conventional supply chains, demanding boldness, peak performance, pragmatism, and collaboration. This should never prevent us from delivering the highest food safety standards, though.

We act as professionals, always. 

Our culture

We believe a great workplace is about working alongside exceptional people who push us forward. We cultivate a culture of excellence, ownership, and impact, ensuring that each person at Hubcycle contributes meaningfully to our mission.
This requires creativity, resilience, and a hunger to challenge the norm. We are not here to play it safe; we are here to build a company that changes how the world sources food.

We move fast. We expect excellence. 

We challenge each other constantly. We don’t hide behind excuses. We don’t tolerate mediocre standards, negligence, nor carelessness. 


This environment is demanding and high-impact, but deeply rewarding. Let’s be clear: 
Even if this sounds sexy, Hubcycle is not for everyone. 

So please read on.

Purpose of the role
Be the go-to person for all things samples at Hubcycle. Own the full sample lifecycle — from reception to dispatch — and ensure every product that leaves our hands reflects the quality and standards the whole team works to deliver.

👊 Impact on the business Samples are the first thing clients see of Hubcycle's work. Flawless sample management directly enables commercial velocity, supports Sales and Project Managers in closing deals, and upholds Hubcycle's reputation for quality and rigour. 

Top 5 success factors

✅ SMART — validated · what defines success in this role after 6–12 months

• Maintain zero sample stock-outs and ≥98% inventory accuracy, dispatching samples within 48h of request, by month 6.
  👉 stock-outs, sample dispatch lead time, inventory accuracy %

• Keep sample non-conformity rate ≤2% and HACCP compliance at 100% across all dispatched samples by month 6.
  👉 client feedback on sample quality, non-conformity rate, HACCP compliance score

• Achieve ≥98% lab-protocol compliance and reduce repacking/conditioning rework to ≤3% by month 9.
  👉 protocol compliance rate, rework rate

• Score ≥90% on internal workspace/HACCP audits every quarter.
  👉 audit scores, cleanliness & organisation ratings, HACCP compliance

Reach ≥8.5/10 Sales & PM satisfaction on sample support with ≤24h turnaround on meeting-prep requests by month 6.
👉 Sales & PM satisfaction, turnaround time on business-meeting preparation


Key Responsibilities
Sample Management

• Receive, inspect, condition and store incoming samples under proper conditions, ensuring traceability from arrival

• Run regular inventory of samples and maintain sufficient stock levels to anticipate any quantity shortages

• Prepare and dispatch samples in suitable packaging and in good condition, and ensure every sample dispatched reflects Hubcycle’s quality standards and makes a strong commercial impression

• Manage shipping logistics: prepare customs and shipping documents, and track each parcel until it reaches the client

• Ensure full sample traceability, from reception to client delivery
  

Lab Handling & Protocols

• Support Project Managers with specific lab handlings: repacking, conditioning, crunching, according to defined protocols

• Maintain high HACCP standards in all daily lab activities, including allergen and hygiene management

• Follow and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab handling best practices
  

Workspace & Cross-functional Support

• Own and maintain a clean, organised, and compliant workspace, manage the lab consumables stock, and lead by example on standards

• Ensure sample storage areas are well organised and accessible to all teams
  Prepare samples and supporting documents for Sales and Project Managers’ business meetings

• Interact daily with Logistics, Finance, Quality, Sourcing, and Sales teams to ensure smooth operations
  

Reporting & Collaboration

• Reports to: Supply Chain Director

• Works closely with: Project Managers (lab-handling support & product prep), Sales (sample prep for client meetings & prospecting), Quality (HACCP compliance & lab standards), Logistics (dispatch coordination & traceability)

Skills & Competencies

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food company lab or similar environment

• Knowledge of laboratory handling best practices: hygiene, HACCP, allergen management

• Experience in sample and order preparation, with a strong eye for detail and presentation

• Rigorous, proactive, and autonomous — able to manage stock and priorities independently

• Education in Food Sciences or equivalent technical background gained through experience

• Regulatory alignment: ability to apply food safety requirements to day-to-day decisions within scope

• Fluency in French and/or English

Nice-to-Haves 

• You have a “circular economy mindset”

You embody our core values

• Discernment 

• Boldness 

• Dedication to performance 

• Communication 

• Collaboration 

• Pragmatism 

• Integrity 

Salary & Conditions

• Contract : Permanent 

• Status : Technician 

• Workplace : Avignon (South) 

• No remote for this position 

• Salary : 23-26k€ gross according profile and experience + attractive bonus scheme 

• Start ASAP 

Process

• Interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager 

• Interview “Deep Dive” Line Manager

• On-Site product tour + Management meeting