Microbiology Specialist Senior

Givaudan; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental plan

Private Pension Plan

Life Insurance

On-site restaurant

Free Parking or Transportation Voucher

GymPass

Daycare Assistance

Pharmacy Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Givaudan Jaguaré site in São Paulo is seeking a Senior Microbiology Specialist to lead analytical work in a GMP environment. You will perform analyses on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples, while ensuring GLP and ISO 17025 compliance, and guiding a skilled team.

You will drive investigations, trend analyses, risk assessments, and support cleaning validation, SOP development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in microbiology labs with leadership
• ISO 17025 internal auditor experience; lead auditor desirable
• Postgraduate studies in Microbiology or related fields
• Experience in investigations, trend analysis and quality tools

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological analysis of materials and environmental samples per GLP
• Maintain ISO 17025 compliance including docs, audits, CAPA, and equipment qualification
• Lead investigations of deviations; perform trend analysis and risk assessments
• Support cleaning validation: protocols, reporting, and assessments
• Train staff, develop SOPs and drive continuous improvement in microbiology
• Manage lab consumables, reagents and KPIs; ensure environmental and equipment control
• Participate in audits and contribute to the Food Safety Team (ESA)

Skills

Microbiology analysis

GLP

ISO 17025

Quality investigations

Trend analysis

Risk assessment

SAP

KPI management

Statistics

Microsoft Office

Advanced English

Spanish desirable

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

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

Postgraduate studies in Microbiology or related areas

Job description

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.