Quality, MA and SA Technician

• The opportunity to join a dynamic and excellence-oriented industrial environment.
• Participation in projects related to quality, microbiology, and food safety.
• Collaboration with different areas and plants of the organization.
• A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development.

Your mission will be to guarantee the adequate microbiological control of the plant, ensuring the reliability and traceability of analytical results and contributing to compliance with quality, hygiene, and food safety standards.

You will participate in the execution and improvement of microbiological control programs, in the investigation of possible deviations, and in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Additionally, you will collaborate with different areas and plants of the organization to guarantee compliance with internal procedures and corporate standards.

• Execute the microbiological sampling plans for products, water, surfaces, environments, equipment, and personnel established at the plant.
• Perform microbiological analyses in accordance with internal procedures and validated analytical methods.
• Prepare the reagents, culture media, and materials necessary for performing the analyses.
• Verify the microbiological status of critical points and risk areas of the packaging plant.
• Technically interpret microbiological results and immediately communicate any detected deviation.
• Supervise the correct application of cleaning and disinfection procedures through microbiological verifications.
• Participate in the validation and revalidation of cleaning, disinfection, and hygienic control processes.
• Manage the Environmental Monitoring Program, including sampling, analysis of results, and trend tracking.
• Evaluate microbiological trends using statistical tools.
• Prepare periodic reports addressed to the management team and the persons responsible for the different areas.
• Keep records, databases, and reports related to microbiological activity up to date.
• Participate in the investigation of microbiological incidents, non-conformities, complaints, and deviations related to food safety.
• Collaborate in root cause analyses.
• Participate in the definition, implementation, and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions.
• Propose improvements in microbiological control programs and laboratory procedures.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the plant's microbiological control and food safety processes.
• Coordinate the management of purchasing, stock, and inventory of materials and reagents for the microbiology laboratory.
• Optimize the availability of materials and reagents to guarantee the continuity of analytical activity.
• Manage the maintenance, verification, and calibration of assigned laboratory equipment.
• Guarantee the adequate maintenance and conservation of laboratory resources.
• Collaborate, when necessary, in the microbiological management and control of supplier companies, raw materials, and auxiliary materials.
• Participate in internal, external, and certification audits, providing the required technical information.
• Perform internal audits at other CCEP plants to verify compliance with quality, food safety, and microbiology requirements, as well as corporate standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement during audits and perform follow-up on the resulting actions.
• Collaborate in the training and awareness of teams in matters related to hygiene, microbiology, and food safety.
• Guarantee the reliability, accuracy, and traceability of the issued microbiological results.
• Ensure compliance with the procedures established in the quality and food safety management system.
• Immediately communicate any out-of-specification result that may compromise product safety or process integrity.
• Guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and adequate management of the generated analytical data.
• Comply with occupational risk prevention, biosafety, and good laboratory practice regulations.
• Contribute to the maintenance of applicable certifications and quality standards, such as FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or equivalents.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of microbiological control and food safety processes.