Microbiology Lab Co-op

**Job Location: Brantford**:
**Company description**:
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

**Diversity Statement**:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

**About the Role**:
Working in the Quality Control Lab at Ferrero Canada, the Microbiology Lab - Co-op will aid in conducting tests and inspections of raw materials, in-process and finished products to evaluate quality and safety. Ensuring that all analysis is carried out in compliance with Safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Group’s standard.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Check raw ingredients, in-process and finished products for safety and quality adhere to food standards, production specifications, safety regulations, waste management and water supply specifications.
- Analysis following ISO 17025 on food ingredients for pathogens, bacteria, etc.
- Basic knowledge of aseptic sampling techniques and environmental monitoring.
- Media preparation, sample weighing and testing, environmental swabbing, as well as daily laboratory cleaning.
- Ensure that procedures are performed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Guarantee that the finished products meet the quality specifications established by Ferrero.

**Who we are looking for**:

- Knowledge of microbiological procedures and techniques, GMPs and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Good oral and written communication skills

**How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero**:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

**Accommodations**:
Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

**Requisition ID**

63197

**Job function**

Produzione

**Country**

Canada

**City**

Brantford