MICROBIOLOGIST

McCormick & Company•South Bend, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick is seeking to hire a Microbiologist immediately at their South Bend Plant in South Bend, IN. McCormick is a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, employing approximately 14,000 people worldwide. The company values its employees and is looking for individuals to bring their unique flavor to the team.

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.

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 through the QN procedure.
Cleans and maintains the laboratory and sample retention areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.