Main Functions
To support the development of our Lallemand Plant Care business unit, our Quality Control team in Wismar, Germany, is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician.
Main tasks will include, but are not limited to:
1. Working in a cleanroom environment;
2. Preparation, calculation, and execution of microbiological, chemical, and physical analytical methods for product release, in-process controls, and raw materials (e.g., microbial purity, total viable count, moisture and density determination, etc.);
3. Compilation of raw data, timely, accurate, and complete documentation of analyses, evaluation and processing of experimental data, entry of measurement results into laboratory databases (LEMS) and ERP systems (LEWIS);
4. Product release according to specifications;
5. Maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment (functional checks, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting);
6. Participation in the creation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and templates;
7. General laboratory tasks (handling microorganisms and chemicals, preparation of culture media, dilution series, starter cultures, sterile work, etc.).
At Lallemand Plant Care, we encourage autonomy, innovation, collaboration and routine is not part of our vocabulary! As we grow, we offer career and professional development opportunities locally and internationally. If you are looking for a challenging job where your opinion is valued and you feel you can make a difference, both in your work and to the environment and society, you have come to the right place.
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Technical skills
Required
8. Completed training as MTA, MTL, MTF, Biological Laboratory Technician, BTA, CTA, or Chemical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent qualification
9. 2 years of experience in microbiology and quality system (or related field)
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German
11. Proficient in MS Office and experience with common software for measuring and analytical devices
12. Knowledge of microbiological and chemical-physical standard analytical methods
13. Professional experience in a manufacturing company
An asset
14. Verbal and written communication skills in English
Personal abilities
Required
15. Great team spirit
16. Organized and reliable, with a strong attention to detail
17. Curious and Desire to learn continuously
18. Ability to work independently and take initiative
19. Ability to quickly adapt to change
20. Ethical and honest
General criteria
Required
21. Prêt à voyager occasionnellement
Organization
Lallemand 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, Lallemand 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, Lallemand Plant Care carefully selects strains for agricultural use, to improve the nutrition, health, and productivity of plants.
Lallemand 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 Lallemand 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.