Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Purpose
This is a microbiology laboratory role where performing analysis on raw materials and finished products in a high throughput laboratory is the day to day priority. Project work and additional assignments/areas of responsibility will also be expected for this experienced analyst, under minimal supervision. The successful candidate will have previous experience in food microbiology QC laboratories or similar industry (pharmaceutical, beverage, flavours, cosmetic, etc.). The role is within a highly collaborative team with opportunities to learn from and share knowledge with others.
Core Responsibilities

• Log samples and maintain sample flow within QC.
• Performs microbiological testing and evaluation of products or incoming ingredients as identified by the current Givaudan specification for the item.
• Enter test results into SAP timely resulting in an acceptance or rejection.
• Communicate rejections and information updates to key contacts in Quality, Operations, Purchasing and Customer Care as needed. Types of communications include e-mail, making notes in system and/or verbal.
• Identify opportunity for improvements in QC.
• Maintain work in a hygienic and safe work environment.
• Provide backup and support to team members as necessary.
• Perform environmental monitoring in the production plant.

Academic Background

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Professional Experience

• 3 to 7 years' experience in a directly related microbiology laboratory.
• Preference for FDA BAM testing method verification, challenge studies, shelf life studies and similar experience.
• Proven ability to problem solve and be self motivated.

Technical Skills

• Aseptic technique and knowledge of FDA BAM, ISO, CMMEF compendia methods
• Self-motivated and ability to follow through and complete assigned projects outside of routine testing and day to day operations of the lab.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.
Remote working: On-site
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your World
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.