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Job Summary: The professional will ensure continuity of laboratory activities by performing analyses and providing technical support to operations, thereby guaranteeing product quality and safety. Key Highlights: 1. Essential contribution to ensuring continuity of laboratory operations 2. Conducting physicochemical, sensory, and microbiological analyses 3. Providing technical support and training on quality and process controls : General Mills is committed to being a force for good through a global inclusion strategy aimed at bringing diversity to our people and culture, enabling higher levels of engagement with our employees to grow alongside our customers and consumers. For us, creating an inclusive environment and fostering diversity drives company growth while also supporting the development of our employees. Job Description: **Job Mission** Ensure continuity of laboratory activities during team vacations and scheduled absences, guaranteeing accurate and reliable execution of analyses according to established procedures and frequencies. Act in a manner that does not impact production line performance and provide technical support to operations through guidance and training related to quality and process controls. **Key Responsibilities** * Collect samples and perform physicochemical and sensory analyses of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, and water, following established methodologies and frequencies. * Collect samples and conduct microbiological analyses of finished products, water, and air, ensuring result reliability. * Manage non-conformities related to laboratory analyses, including re-analysis of non-conforming products and conducting investigations (ADF and NO). * Develop, review, and ensure correct application of analytical methodologies. * Monitor laboratory supply inventory (reagents, materials, utensils, and consumables), ensuring availability for activity execution. * Record analysis results in spreadsheets and systems, and release or hold products in SAP. * Support the calibration and verification program for laboratory equipment. * Issue analysis reports and certificates. * Perform analyses and evaluations of packaging materials. * Report deviations identified during analyses and support root cause investigations. * Deliver training related to laboratory practices, quality, and process controls. * Ensure compliance with applicable Quality and Food Safety requirements for laboratory activities. * Serve as a support channel and promote safe behavior initiatives. * Act as a multiplier of GMI’s cultural archetypes. **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree completed in Biology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related fields. * Prior experience in the field. * Availability to work as a FERISTA. * Analytical skills. * Knowledge of sensory analysis methodologies. * Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration and verification. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data recording, analysis, and control. * Basic English proficiency for understanding technical documents. Company Description: General Mills is a global leader in the food industry, working to make the foods the world loves! Our global brands include Cheerios, Annie's, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Häagen-Dazs, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, Blue, and many others. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, the company entered Brazil in 1997, launching premium ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs. In 2012, General Mills acquired Grupo Yoki Alimentos, adopting a new business model and becoming owner of the well-established Brazilian brands Yoki, Kitano, and Mais Vita. Today, we are a passionate team of 35,000 employees across more than 100 countries and all continents.
