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Functions: Innovation/Quality & Production Technology Main mission of the functions: The Innovation function is a transversal function in the Lallemand Plant Care (LPC) business unit dedicated to providing new microorganism-related solutions to create value for growers by developing products, knowhow and decisionmaking tools that will contribute to LPCs longterm success and relevance in the market. This includes not only the discovery of new microorganisms, but also the continuous improvement of existing solutions by enhancing their performance, ease of use, scalability, and market adoption through targeted product and knowhow development. The Quality & Production Technology function at LPC is dedicated to meeting the short and mediumterm production needs for microorganismbased agricultural products. It works closely with production sites to continuously improve product quality and productivity to industrialize and scale up new products, ensuring robust, efficient, and reproducible manufacturing processes, and to increase production capacity. Main mission & responsibilities of the job: Experimental & Analytical Work Apply aseptic laboratory techniques to culture, enumerate, and handle bacteria, fungi and/or yeast. Execute, evaluate, and document microbiological, and physiochemical analyses (e.g., microscopy, cultivation techniques, CFU counts, PCR, pH, moisture, particle size distribution, etc.). Support tests of production related processes, including fermenter inoculation, formulation, and packaging of biological active ingredients. Take responsibility for assigned laboratory equipment (e.g., microscopes, pH meters, etc.) including functionality checks and calibration. Laboratory Planning & Documentation Plan and execute laboratory tasks in alignment with project priorities. Prepare and maintain experimental protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensure availability and proper preparation of material required for analyses and testing (e.g., culture media, petri dishes, etc.). Maintain accurate, complete, and professional laboratory records. Data Interpretation & Communication Analyze experimental results, discuss findings and provide observations and recommendations to team members and management. Generate oral and written reports summarizing experimental results. Internal and external relations: Innovation, Production Technology and QC teams of Lallemand Plant Care. Technical skills Required Diploma or Bachelors degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Plant Pathology, Food Engineering, Industrial Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline. Practical experience in microbiology, including standard microbiological methods and aseptic techniques for handling and enumerating bacteria or fungi. Experience with protocol execution, and basic data management or statistical analysis. Ability to perform careful, meticulous experimentation. Technically and operationally oriented. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams). Good understanding of safety protocols. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. An asset Knowledge of HPLC, qPCR and fermentation. French, Spanish, Portuguese or German language skills. Personal abilities Required High degree of initiative, flexibility, reliability, and commitment to quality. Sound organizational and timemanagement skills, with good analytical thinking. Superior attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Strong handeye coordination and manual dexterity (e.g., weighing, transferring, dispensing, pipetting). Highly motivated, detailoriented, and eager to learn. Ethical, honest, and professional. General criteria Required Travel time up to 5% per year Ability to work in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, fire hazards, and laboratory equipment, including the manipulation of such equipment. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr