Associate Microbiologist

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform microbiological testing as requested to support Nestle Infant Nutrition manufacturing.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance Systems

• Implement method validations/verifications
• Create or revise work instructions, and data logbooks
• Monitor conformance to internal control plans
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies
• Research, develop, and implement new analytical methods and instruments
• Ensure compliance to all Nestle work instructions

Analytical Methods and Tests

• Sample collection from the factory as needed.
• Proficient in carrying out the required analyses according to standard procedures and work instruction following Nestle approved methods.
• Responsible for interpreting results and for reproducibility and repeatability of analyses.
• Interpret and implement Nestle analytical methods
• Show competency through successful participation in Nestle proficiency test program.
• Utilize critical thinking to troubleshoot all testing/sampling and instrument abnormalities to ensure proper reporting of results
• Maintain lab instruments. Perform troubleshooting and minor repair.
• Prepare samples for external testing

Results Reporting

• Perform peer review of laboratory data
• Evaluate method validation/verification data and write final reports
• Review laboratory data and conduct investigations of out of specification or out of trend results.
• Collects data independently or as part of a team and can present a data summary using Excel and charting.
• Review and manage result reports from external laboratory testing

Plant Support

• Responsible to follow and uphold all Food Safety, Food Quality, Occupational, Health, and Environment policies and procedures as pertains to role.
• Provide support to the Hygienist to assist in the implementation and audit of sanitation procedures, GMP policies, and environmental monitoring.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology or similar field of study
• Knowledge of general microbiology and food microbiology

Preferred: Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical environment

SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally
• Able to multi-task. Must exhibit good time management skills.
• Excellent documentation skills
• Able to understand, clarify, and resolve complex problems or issues
• Disciplined in execution to deliver reliable results in a timely manner
• Able to work and communicate with people of different backgrounds and technical levels.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, etc.)

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

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