Microbiologist Beverage Manufacturing Plant

MBV-CA LLC•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiologist is responsible for monitoring and qualitative/quantitative testing of process and product attributes to ensure food safety and food quality. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Compliance with all applicable standards such as Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Third party audits, Kosher, and Organic requirements. Interpretation of testing results to release of product that has met specifications. Process documentation for non-conforming product and communicate information to plant management.

Requirements

Must have prior lab experience in a Plant setting
Must have micros experience
Must be accurate and precise in testing procedures.
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to read, write and interpret documents such as, procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Must be able to speak and understand English fluently.
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and involved written or oral instructions.
Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, averages, and ratios.
Must have the ability to prioritize and organize.
Must demonstrate superb decision-making ability to determine best course of action in assessing test results.
Must possess strong computer skills.
Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology Biology, or Food Science, required.
Two years of laboratory with microbiology and chemistry experience required.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experienced with MS Office (Word and Excel) required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish is a plus.
At least 1 year in a food or beverage production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Maintain Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s).
Daily operation of equipment which includes Autoclave, Air Sampler, and all other related equipment.
Responsible for microbiological testing/documentation of finished product, water, swabs, ingredient and or other material as needed.
Interpret the results and retest/report abnormalities as needed; Generate standard report of results.
Standardizes equipment prior to use, ensures reagents and other materials are available.
Performs analysis on products to ensure compliance to customer and regulatory agency guidelines.
Ensures that all products not meeting microbiological specification is communicated to QA Manager for further review.
Ensure that all-pertinent analytical results into the data collections system on a timely basis, immediately informs supervision of any deviations.
Review, creates, maintains, files, and scan logs, charts, finished goods/ingredients/packaging microbiological results and other reports.
Manage the laboratory operations, maintain lab equipment and supplies.
Maintain lab equipment and order supplies.
Release products that have met microbiological specification in ILS.
Conduct work processes with the use of chemicals. Evaluate the physical properties of ingredients and products.
Train Analytical Technician, QA Lead, on plating, reading, documenting, filing, and scanning microbiological sampling and results.
Provide management with microbiological expertise as needed.
Create Certificate of Analysis (COA) and submit microbiological results to customers.
Other duties as assigned at discretion of management
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.