Overview: **We are PepsiCo** Join PepsiCo and Dare to Transform! We are the perfect place for curious, thoughtful, and change-making people. From the frontline to our leadership, we are excited about the future and work as a team to make the world a better place. Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, with our iconic brands consumed over one billion times per day in more than 200 countries. Present in Brazil since 1953, PepsiCo owns well-known brands such as QUAKER®, TODDY®, TODDYNHO®, ELMA CHIPS®, RUFFLES®, DORITOS®, EQLIBRI™, GATORADE®, KERO COCO®, H2OH!®, PEPSI® and many others. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone is welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are, where you come from, or whom you love, you can always influence those around you and make a positive impact on the world. Learn more about PepsiCo: PepsiCoJobs Responsibilities: **The opportunity** Support the Quality Supervisor by managing microbiology laboratory activities and deliverables, ensuring daily outputs, reviewing procedures/documents/methodologies, and performing double-checks on critical forms and records in the area. **Your impact** * Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices. * Ensure compliance with the Quality and Food Safety Policy. * Support management of action plans / NCs (Non-Conformities). * Ensure execution of analysis plans through correct implementation of official microbiological methodologies and company-required monitoring of: finished product, raw materials, environmental monitoring, surface swabs, hand swabs, potable water, and water related to cleaning validation. * Perform routine activities according to instructions described in the Good Laboratory Practices Manual. * Report any deviations affecting food safety and safety to your manager. * Identify improvement opportunities through analysis of performance indicators and test results. * Train new technicians. * Support equipment calibration management. * Ensure supply of consumables through inventory management and procurement of various materials. Report to the Quality Supervisor any need for routine materials, equipment failures, lack of calibration, or any item not functioning properly that could impact analysis quality. Qualifications: **Who are we looking for?** * Technical or university degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Biomedicine, or related fields. * Knowledge of Quality Management Systems – ISO 22000 and ISO/IEC 17025. * Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. * Experience in food microbiology laboratories. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. What can you expect from us? At PepsiCo, we aim to reward your performance and work in the best possible way while always caring for your holistic well-being. That’s why we offer: * Competitive compensation, with fixed and variable components enabling you to achieve your financial goals. * A flexibility program allowing you to better balance your personal and professional life by adapting your work schedule to your lifestyle. * Benefits such as insurance, telemedicine, and medical check-ups, so you stay in optimal health. * With our Executive Auto benefit, you may choose between a company car—including fuel and maintenance support—or a transportation allowance (for managerial levels L10+ only). * A Well-Being Program featuring various initiatives throughout the year to promote greater balance for your physical, mental, and overall health. * Programs designed to support your financial well-being and help you achieve your goals at every life stage: Financial Well-Being Program, Savings Account, Savings Fund, and Private Pension Plan. * Recognition programs celebrating tenure, behaviors, leadership, life milestones, and more. * And because your family matters to us too, we extend benefits such as our Well-Being Line, partnerships and discounts, scholarship programs for your children, and Life-Stage Assistance Plans, among others. At PepsiCo, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce, creating a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals—regardless of how we look, where we come from, or whom we love—have their voices heard. We provide equal employment opportunities and consider candidates for all positions without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, or disability.