Main Functions

Execution, evaluation, and documentation of microbiological, molecular biological, and physical-chemical analyses (e.g. microscopy, cultivation techniques, isolation of biological agents, PCR technologies, flow cytometry, particle compositions, rheology)
Support of pilot scale trials and production processes, e.g. fermenter inoculation, downstream processing, formulation, and packaging of biological active ingredients
Independent planning and execution of laboratory tasks, including discussion of results within the team and, where applicable, in cross functional teams

Technology Transfer and Cross-functional collaboration

Close collaboration with the Quality Control department to support production processes and to transfer/align analytical methods
Contribution to the implementation of new methods and technologies to improve production processes
Preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for methods and workflows in German and English

Laboratory Operations

Responsibility for assigned laboratory and pilot scale equipment (e.g. microscopes, climate chambers, dryers, dispersers), including functionality checks, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and conducting equipment related trainings

Internal and external relations

Lallemand Wismar production team
Production Technology and QC laboratory teams of Lallemand Plant Care

Technical skills

Required

Standard microbiological as well as chemical and physical-chemical analytical methods
Confident user of MS Office and experience with commonly used software for analytical and measurement instruments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German

An asset

Technical understanding is an advantage (e.g. for the maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment)
Good 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
Good hand eye coordination and motor skills (e.g. for weighing, transferring, dispensing, and pipetting)
Sound decision making and organizational skills, combined with good analytical thinking

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.

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