Job Description
The Health & Wellness and Animal Nutrition Research teams, present in 4 locations (Spain, North America, France and Switzerland), focus on developing cutting-edge technological and science-based products. The successful candidate will be based in Lausanne, Switzerland and report to both the Center's Director and the Spore-forming Bacteria Manager.
Your Responsibilities:
* Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning and calibration.
* Address and resolve building issues, including maintenance requests and coordination with facility services.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the facility.
* Organize and manage waste disposal in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
* Maintain records of facility management activities and provide regular updates to the management team.
* An in-depth understanding of microbiology techniques necessary for bacteria characterization and enumeration.
* Familiarity with mammalian cell culture techniques and maintenance, including equipment cleaning, media preparation, contamination checks, and cryopreservation and cataloguing of cell lines.
* Reporting results, proposing technical solutions, and participation in data analysis.
* Ensure sufficient availability and timely replenishment of laboratory consumables and optimal lab workflow/ organization (equipment maintenance, pipette calibration, etc.).
* Work within SOPs and technical documentation applicable in BLS2 labs and in the company.
Our Offer:
* Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
* Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
* A company culture which promotes continuous learning, diversity and inclusion.
* An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
About Us
We unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow.
At ADM, we are a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more.