Microbiologist

McCormick & Company•South Bend, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work. We are looking to hire a Microbiologist immediately at our South Bend Plant in South Bend, IN.

Requirements

Minimum of one year microbiology lab experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Experience adhering to and following company, plant, regulatory and customer standards required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepares media for microbial testing including agar, buffer, dilution bottles, swabs, and Petrifilm.
Aseptically pulls and prepares samples for microbial testing.
Plates samples per testing procedure.
Accurately reads and records plate results.
Manages plant environmental testing program including the clean equipment swabs, air plates, compressed air samples, drain swaps, water, and all other points required by corporate and customer requirements.
Documents sample results, performs appropriate corrective actions for all out of specification results, and publishes reports.
Uses graphs, charts, and other SPC tools to identify trends, out of control conditions, and non-conformance to specification.
Maintains all microbiological files and records including test results, calibration programs, projects, audits, complaints, and correspondence.
Sets up, verifies, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment including both main lab and micro lab equipment.
Maintains the calibration program for all micro laboratory equipment.
Performs audits of the plant including sanitation effectiveness, equipment breakdowns, GMP's, and safety.
Successfully completes McCormick quarterly micro testing audit.
Performs chemical and sensory testing in the main laboratory as necessary.
Performs quality checks on the lines as necessary.
Controls non-conforming materials and finished products trhough the QN procedure.
Cleans and maintains the laboratory and sample retention areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.