Microbiology analyst

What makes you a good fit

• Microbiological Analysis: Proficiency in performing tests to detect and quantify bacteria, fungi, and yeasts in raw materials, process water, packaging materials, and finished products.
• Laboratory Techniques: Experience in preparing culture media, dilutions, Gram staining, inoculation, and identification of pathogenic microorganisms (such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans, among others).
• Equipment Handling: Competent use of microscopes, autoclaves, incubators, water purification systems, and other relevant laboratory equipment.
• Results Interpretation: Ability to accurately analyze, record, and present data, determining whether microbial levels meet established limits.
• Method Validation: Knowledge of developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, and validation reports.
• Regulatory and Quality Knowledge Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Strict adherence to health and safety protocols, as well as industrial quality guidelines.
• Specific Regulations: Familiarity with national standards (NOMs applicable in Mexico, such as NOM-259-SSA1-2014, or the current standard for cosmetic products) and international standards (USP methods <51>, <61>, <62>; ISO standards such as ISO 17516) that govern the microbiological safety of cosmetics.
• Quality Management Systems: Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and the ISO 17025 standard for testing laboratories.
• Soft Skills Attention to Detail: Precision is essential to avoid cross-contamination and ensure reliable results.
• Organization and Planning: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize experiments, and meet production and analysis deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Ability to quickly identify the source of contamination and propose effective solutions.
• Effective Communication: Ability to report critical findings to other departments (production, quality) and work effectively in a team environment.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Flexible Benefits
• Canteen
• Savings Fund

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.