Job Summary: Work on the development, support, and optimization of industrial bioprocesses for biological product manufacturing, ensuring robustness, reproducibility, and operational efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Technical support to the manufacturing plant and monitoring of industrial batches 2. Conducting scale-up and optimization of fermentation parameters 3. Process data analysis and cross-functional collaboration **Job Description** At ICL, we believe innovation begins with people passionate about what they do. We are a global specialty solutions company present in over 30 countries, impacting essential sectors such as agriculture, food, and industrial materials. As a world leader in manufacturing enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, we provide farmers and industry with advanced solutions for high-performance agriculture, including high-quality specialty products tailored to diverse needs. Our work contributes to increasing productivity, profitability, and quality of life for people. In Brazil, our journey is marked by sustainable growth, commitment to innovation, and respect for the communities where we operate. With facilities across multiple regions of the country, we proudly drive the development of Brazilian agriculture, promoting more efficient and sustainable practices. **Our Mission:** To generate positive impact in the fields of food, agriculture, and industrial products, advancing toward a sustainable future for all humanity. **How We Do It:** We combine our natural resources, the dedication of a talented team, and our technological capabilities to expand food production, ensure its quality, enable sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protect the environment. **Our Principles:** * **Innovation:** Created by passionate people, supported by R\&D infrastructure and strategic partnerships, forming a unique ecosystem. * **Care:** Doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment. * **Leadership:** Acting as a benchmark in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, with a results-oriented mindset and a winning spirit. **About This Role** Support the development, technical support, and optimization of industrial bioprocesses for biological products (inoculants and/or biopesticides), ensuring robustness, reproducibility, and operational efficiency, with strong interface with the production area. **Responsibilities** * Provide technical support to the manufacturing plant during biological product production, ensuring compliance with process parameters. * Monitor industrial batches, tracking performance and ensuring proper execution of production steps. * Investigate process deviations (e.g., contamination, performance variation, CFU reduction), conduct root cause analyses, and propose corrective actions. * Lead and support scale\-up activities (lab-scale, pilot-scale, and industrial-scale), ensuring process reproducibility. * Adjust and optimize fermentation parameters to improve efficiency and productivity. * Perform and interpret physicochemical and microbiological analyses. * Analyze process data (including basic statistics) and monitor operational KPIs. * Collaborate with Production to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement. * Validate and approve raw materials used in the production process. * Evaluate the impact of industrial variables on bioprocess performance. * Draft and review technical reports, protocols, and work instructions (WIs). * Work collaboratively with Production, Quality Control (QC), Procurement, and other departments. * Ensure compliance with quality, traceability, safety, and good practice requirements. * Support process validation, technology transfer, and technical audits. **Requirements** * **Education:** Degree in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, or related fields. * Strong foundation in applied microbiology and industrial fermentation. * Experience cultivating microorganisms. * Hands-on experience operating and/or monitoring bioreactors. * Knowledge of microbiological techniques (counting, purity, etc.). * Experience analyzing and interpreting process data. * Knowledge of bioprocess development and optimization. * Understanding of Critical Process Parameters (CPPs). * Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). **Preferred Qualifications** * Basic knowledge of SAP. * Prior experience in biological, agribusiness, or industrial biotechnology companies. * Experience with fermentative processes in other sectors (food, enzymes, microbiological inputs). *At ICL, we believe diversity is the engine of innovation. Therefore, all our positions are open to everyone regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Although this position is not affirmative/exclusive, we emphasize that all individuals are welcome to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and would be delighted to receive your application!*
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
