Microbiologist - 2nd Shift - kdc/one Columbus
About The Position
KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. 🧬 Microbiologist 🧬 Test, Research, Produce 📍 Location: Kdc/one Columbus📍 | 🧫 2nd Shift Opportunity If you’re passionate about microbiology, analyzing data, and love solving problems then this role is perfect for you. As a Microbiologist at Kdc/one, you’ll help make sure that products and water systems meet strict standards, customer trust is kept and building our innovation through clean and safe science!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, or related science field
- Knowledge of GMPs, OSHA, and microbiological techniques like gram stains, sub-culturing, and aseptic sampling
- Experience in environmental monitoring and testing with tools and media
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, communication, organization, and teamwork
- Ability to wear required PPE (lab coat, safety glasses, hairnet, shoes) and work efficiently
- Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working around motorized equipment when needed
Responsibilities
- Conduct microbiological testing for raw materials, in-process, finished products, and USP water systems
- Sample, streak, plate, stain, and identify pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms
- Support environmental monitoring, release testing of media/organisms, and method development
- Trend data and calibrate instruments to ensure reliability and consistency
- Investigate out-of-spec (OOS) results, report findings, and propose corrective actions
- Write, revise, and improve SOPs and Work Instructions with the team
- Training other lab employees
- Keep things clean and compliant, logging records by cGMP standards
- Apply scientific principles to improve processes, boost accuracy, and reduce waste
- Work in both lab and production areas, maintaining high standards and confidentiality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
