Microbiology Specialist Senior

Microbiology Specialist Senior

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As a Microbiology Specialist Senior you will:

• Perform microbiological analysis of raw materials, finished products, and environmental monitoring samples according to established procedures and GLP requirements.
• Maintain ISO 17025 compliance within the microbiology laboratory, including documentation, audits, CAPA management, and equipment qualification/calibration.
• Lead investigations of analytical deviations, trend analysis, and risk assessments using quality tools such as PDCA, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa.
• Support and complete cleaning validation activities, including protocol preparation, reporting, and technical assessments.
• Train and guide team members, develop SOPs, and support continuous improvement projects and microbiology projects.
• Manage laboratory consumables, reagents, and KPIs while ensuring environmental and equipment control.
• Participate in internal and external audits and act as a member of the Food Safety Team (ESA).

Skills

• Knowledge of microbiological analysis, GLP, ISO 17025, and quality investigation tools.
• Experience in trend analysis (OOS/OOT), risk assessment, continuous improvement projects, and audit participation.
• Familiarity with SAP, KPI management, statistics, and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced English; Spanish desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, Food Engineering, or related fields.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in microbiology laboratories, including leadership responsibilities.

• Experience as an ISO 17025 internal auditor; lead auditor qualification is desirable.

• Specialization or postgraduate studies in Microbiology or related areas.

• Experience in investigations, trend analysis, and quality management tools.

• This is an 100% on site position, at our Jaguaré site, reporting to the Quality Control Coordinator.

Our Benefits:

• Medical and Dental plan for you and your dependents;

• Private Pension Plan

• Life Insurance

• On-site restaurant

• Free Parking or Charter or Transportation Voucher

• GymPass

• Daycare Assistance (for women with children up to 5 years and 11 months)

• Pharmacy Assistance (medicine paid through payroll)

• Employee Assistance Program - specialized assistance and guidance in legal, psychological, financial, and social matters - 100% Confidential.

• At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

• We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

• Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

• Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.