Microbiologist

**SUMMARY**

Are you inspired to contribute your expertise to a global leading Ingredients organization? We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of solutions for the industry.

Come join the global Ingredients leader where science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world

**BASIC PURPOSE**

**HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEAD**
1 Technical/Functional- Utilize team approach with lab technicians to accomplish projects, ensure quality of microbiological analysis and provide training where needed.
- Provide technical support to plant and customers.
- Responsible for lab performance and Proficiency Test.
- Responsible for method development and update SOPs to comply with Compendia and regulatory, validation and optimization, in-depth understanding of testing procedures;
- Coordinate contract laboratory testing as needed, interpret and communicate results.
- Plant Quality Improvements - represent quality on plant quality improvement teams. Work with engineers, operators and other team members to complete projects.
- Review Microbiological test result of material and product in daily basis.
- Implement the use of statistical techniques to maintain QC laboratory ISO 9000 compliance and ME projects
- Prepare monthly and annual reports to support process engineering, production and ISO 9000 data and trend analysis requirements for products and test methods.
- Ensure lab and plant compliance to cGMP & HACCP, EXCiPACT, ISO 17025 and FDA guidelines.

2 cGMP & HACCP/FSSC22000/ EXCiPACT- Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with, Quality & Food safety policies and practices.
- Ensure that production process and environment compliance with Quality, cGMP&HACCP.
- Participate in site quality programs, behavioral based quality&food safety activities, audits and risk base on quality&food safety activities as required.
- Model behaviors that demonstrate a high regard for the quality, food safety, safety and health of individuals and the site as well as the environment.
- Comply with external and internal requirements and regulations, cGMP&HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, EXCiPACT, ISO 17025 etc).
- HACCP -Haccp Team member, support lab test result.
- Monitor Product/Material quality test result base on Food safety program.

**Job Requirements**:
**WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL**
1 Education / Experience- Minimum Associate’s Degree with Bachelors of Science Degree in microbiology or related fields of study or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 7-10 years experience in supervisor level of microbiology laboratory in Food Manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience with basic laboratory equipment and analytical testing procedures;
- Experience with microbiology protocols and biohazards.
- Experience with basic laboratory for food and pharmaceutical product
- Experience with Quality System management ISO 9001, cGMP & HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 17025, pharmaceutical quality management and EXCiPACT is preferred.
- Experience with LIMS and SAP is preferred.
- 2 Knowledge/Skills/Competencies- Knowledge of QC techniques and experience with ISO9001, cGMP & HACCP, FSSC 22000.and USP quality requirements relative to pharmaceutical excipients and food additives;
- Excellent computer skills and software knowledge, including proficiency in programs such SAP, Microsoft Office.
- Highly organized and self-motivated;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality requirements and meeting deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to function both as a leader and a team player;
- Strong oral and written English communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate at various levels of the organization, with demonstrated attitude of respect towards others;
- Overtime and occasional weekend work as required to complete testing and projects in accordance with business and customer demands.