Job Summary

As Food Protection Associate you will provide overall expertise, advice and consultancy in the area of food protection by supporting resolution of escalated problems. Further to that, you will be in chage of providing aseptic performance specific expertise to customers and internal stakeholders during pre-project, installations and new products introduction. You will also contribute to field Aseptic Performance and drive the improvement of quality operations of systems/equipments and Good Manufacturing Practices. 

This is a permanent position based in Lisbon, Portugal. 

The role requires approximately 70% travel, primarily across Iberia, with occasional travel throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in the country in which they are based within the European Union. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

What you will do

• Participate to resolve simple escalated issues remotely and on-site by properly applying the resolution process, tools and methodologies.
• Contribute/Deliver quality reports on time and with qualityc.
• Provide Food Protection Expertise during pre project and installations under PSE and/or Services. 
• Proactively develop own competence in Food Protection Area focus on aseptic technology.
• Support Aseptic Performance data analysis and contribute to geographical implementation of Aseptic Performance Services.
• Follow Quality Culture Policy & Act as a quality ambassador.
• Contribute with guidance to Aseptic Performance data analysis and robustness through QuTI-P.
• Contribute to preparation of basic trainings for internal and external customers.
• Participate in food protection support network on regional Level.
• Contribute with guidance to delivery of food protection related service.
• Shadow presence in multidisciplinary project teams.

We believe you have

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role, such as FSE A with certification, Development Engineer, or another specialist position.
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Food Technology.
• Preferred experience includes working with dairy industry customers in areas such as quality management, food safety, product release, digital quality solutions, and aseptic filling technologies.
• Attitude or proven experience with customer relationship management, service work, technical and commercial discussions/negotiations, laboratory practices.  
• Building ability to deliver services in the area of food safety and quality.