• Perform a wide variety of standard microbiological tests, such as microbial compendia tests and test method qualifications: routine testing such as air sampling, surface testing, particulate monitoring, endotoxin, growth promotion, membrane filtration, and microbial identifications according to SOPs

• Analyze raw materials, and in-process materials, release test samples, conduct microbiological sampling and testing of finished product per quality program standards.

• Record findings and prepare technical reports and other documents that present testing results.

• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and/or sterilize instruments, materials, products and/or supplies.

• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring its proper operation and calibration.

• Coordinate all 3rd party testing of raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.

• Handle investigation and corrective actions for any deviation from acceptable results

• Compose micro reports, summaries, and certificates of analysis as required by customers.

• Analyze results and develop trend reports as needed.

• Coordinate and assign sampling sites throughout the facility.

• Develop and conduct training of quality control technicians for the collection of sampling.

• When the results are received take the appropriate action as required by the results

• Handle investigations and corrective actions for any deviations from acceptable results

• Manage and maintain the licenses and permits associated with bottling production.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of prior laboratory experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry preferred

• Ability to work in high-stress and demanding work environment.

• Good coaching skills and demonstrated success in developing/mentoring people.

• Must have strong prioritization and analytical skills.

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000 / 22000 experience a plus).

• Food Safety/SQF/FSMA/HACCP training.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and addresses problems, meet deadlines, and stay with in cost projections.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory: 2 years (Required)
• HACCP: 1 year (Required)
• SQF: 1 year (Required)
• Data analytics: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Morganton, NC (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morganton, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person