PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY ASSISTANT

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY ASSISTANT

MAIN FUNCTIONS

We are currently hiring a Production Technology Laboratory Assistant.

Responsabilities :

• Execution, evaluation, and documentation of microbiological, and physical-chemical analyses. Follow internal protocols.
• Perform defined tasks, following standard practices and procedures, applying company policies and procedures to solve routine problems, making decisions in simpler situations and receiving guidance in more complex situations.
• Support of pilot scale and production trials, e.g. fermenter inoculation, downstream processing, formulation, and packaging of biological active ingredients
• Prepare and ensure that there is all material for the analysis and testing, e.g. culture medium, petri dish, falcon tube.
• Independent planning and execution of laboratory tasks, including discussion of results within the team and, where applicable, in cross functional teams
• Responsibility for assigned laboratory equipment (e.g. microscopes, climate chambers, Micropipette, BOD, scales, refrigerator), including functionality checks and maintenance.
• Preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for methods

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required

• • Knowledge of standard microbiological methods are an advantage • Confident user of MS Office • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Portugues • English skills are an advantage

PERSONAL ABILITIES

Required

• • High degree of initiative, flexibility, teamwork, and reliability, combined with a strong commitment to quality • Attention to detail and accuracy • organizational skills, combined with good analytical thinking • Good hand eye coordination and motor skills (e.g. for weighing, transferring, dispensing, and pipetting)

ORGANIZATION

Confidencial (Apenas para Cadastrados) is a privately held Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, which develops, produces, and markets microorganisms for various markets. The administrative offices of the parent company are in Montreal, Canada. Today, Confidencial (Apenas para Cadastrados) employs more than 5,000 people working in more than 45 countries on 5 continents.

Yeasts, bacteria, fungi: microorganisms have always lived in harmony with plants since their origin and are now recognized for their multiple agronomic benefits. As a world specialist in microorganisms, Confidencial (Apenas para Cadastrados) Plant Care carefully selects strains for agricultural use, to improve the nutrition, health, and productivity of plants.

Confidencial (Apenas para Cadastrados) Plant Care is a growing business unit and offers many opportunities for career development and professional development on a local and international scale. Joining the Confidencial (Apenas para Cadastrados) Plant Care team means collaborating with people who work passionately to develop sustainable, efficient, and clean solutions for agriculture professionals, horticulture, green spaces, and the forestry sector. We regularly recruit new talent from around the world to support our growth and our sales, logistics, marketing, production and research and development efforts.

Please take note that accommodations will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.