Laboratory Technician II

Description

About the job We are seeking a Laboratory Technician II to join our EDP factory in Poços de Caldas/MG. This role plays a critical part in ensuring food quality and safety through the execution and critical analysis of physical-chemical, microbiological, and organoleptic laboratory test results for in-process products, finished products, and raw materials. * Perform physical-chemical, microbiological, and organoleptic laboratory analyses on in-process products, finished products, and raw materials. * Ensure reliability, traceability, and integrity of laboratory results by adhering to internal procedures and corporate standards. * Critically interpret analytical results, identifying potential deviations, risks, and required actions. * Support technical decision-making by contributing to non-conformance handling, corrective actions, and continuous improvement opportunities. * Ensure compliance with Quality and Food Safety standards, applicable legal requirements—including MAPA/ANVISA—and corporate guidelines. * Prepare, standardize, and control reagents and culture media used in laboratory analyses. * Perform calibration, verification, and monitoring of analytical equipment to ensure availability and reliability. * Work across various laboratory routines and areas—such as Microbiology, UHT, Sensory Evaluation, and Protein—as operational needs require. * Record data, results, and evidence accurately, systematically, and reliably. * Contribute to production continuity, cost control, operational efficiency, and maintenance of the factory’s quality standards. * Strictly comply with Safety, Quality, Food Safety, Environmental, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. About you * Technical education in Chemistry, Food Science, or related fields. * Undergraduate studies in Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacy, or related disciplines—either ongoing or completed—is considered a plus. * Experience in laboratory activities. * Knowledge of physical-chemical, microbiological, and sensory/organoleptic analyses. * Solid understanding of Good Laboratory Practices. * Proficiency in preparing and standardizing reagents and culture media. * Experience with calibration, verification, and routine maintenance of analytical equipment. * Familiarity with applicable legislation—including MAPA/ANVISA—and corporate quality standards. * Availability and flexibility to work across diverse laboratory routines and factory interfaces. About us At Danone, we are dedicated to bringing health and nutrition to as many people as possible. And that’s not all—we want our mission to benefit people of all ages, across all social and cultural environments, and around the world. Today, the company operates in over 120 countries, with agility and simplicity. In Brazil, we recently unified our business units to operate synergistically, offering a life-stage portfolio: dairy and plant-based products, and specialized nutrition. If you identify with an activist, optimistic, pioneering, and authentic personality, join us and become part of a diverse, purpose-driven company. Danone values and promotes diversity and actively considers People with Disabilities for all opportunities! Come make it happen with our team! #LI-Onsite **Learn more at:** Official careers page: Careers at Danone | Danone Instagram: @danone_brasil