**Description:** ---------------- We are AGROCACAO INDUSTRIAL S. A. P. I. DE C. V., part of the ECOM business group, a world leader in raw material services specializing in coffee, **cocoa**, and cotton. We are currently seeking a **Microbiology Specialist** for our cocoa processing plant in Veracruz. Responsibilities: * Perform microbiological analyses * Ensure compliance with procedures, instructions, analytical and verification methods * Analysis of finished product samples * Preparation of quality trend reports for the product at all stages * Participation in laboratory continuous improvement projects * Sampling of living and inert surfaces **Benefits and Perks:** * Gross Monthly Salary * Benefits exceeding legal requirements * Thirteen-month bonus (30 days) * Cafeteria service * Grocery vouchers * Transportation service (Route: Tejeria \- Santa Fe \- Vargas \- Puente Jula \- Tierra Colorada) * Attendance bonus * Annual productivity bonus * Life insurance * Funeral expense assistance * Christmas gift: groceries + turkey * Job stability, training, and career growth **Working Conditions:** * Indefinite-term contract with a 90-day probation period * Shift-based work schedule (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM) * Six working days per week with one rotating day off * Location: Calle Tamarindos, Ciudad Industrial Bruno Pagliai, Veracruz, Ver. **Requirements:** --------------- Preferred Qualifications: * Engineering or Bachelor’s degree (Biochemistry, Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical-Biology, Health Sciences, Clinical Chemistry, Chemical-Biological or Agricultural-Animal Sciences) or related field **Minimum Preferred Experience: 1 year** * Handling of laboratory materials * Knowledge of microbiological analysis, food analysis, HACCP, interpretation of results, aseptic sampling and transport techniques, and analysis of deviations and corrective actions * Proficiency in ASANA, Qualyteam, Iauditor, Outlook, Power BI, Intermediate Excel, and SAP * Experience in Quality Management and Control Systems **Skills:** * Effective communication with negotiation capability * Service-oriented attitude and leadership * Teamwork * Results-oriented mindset * Organization * Quality-focused approach