Quality Technician

The Quality Technician in microbiology aseptic processes ensures products meet microbiological standards and are manufactured in a sterile environment. This role monitors quality assurance standards and encourages the team to consistently deliver excellent results. The Quality Technician is responsible for executing best practices, goals, and established standards for the team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform tests to identify harmful microorganisms, maintain a sterile environment, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Document and analyze test results following good laboratory practices for microbiology and quality control laboratories
• Identify and address production issues, contributing to corrective action
• Inspect work daily, maintain cleanliness, organize supplies, and assemble sterile products using aseptic technique
• Handle biohazard spills, train new hires, and demonstrate the use of cleaning chemicals
• Uphold quality standards, follow GFSI, HACCP, and GMP guidelines, and participate in food safety inspections
• Support sanitation operations, monitor performance, and provide report
• Address customer complaints, conduct audits, and contribute to quality assurance improvements
• Promote continual improvement and collaborate on cross-functional projects
• Perform routine environmental monitoring within cleanrooms and production areas to detect microbial contamination
• Conduct microbiological assays on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using various techniques
• Accurately record and interpret test results, maintaining detailed documentation of activities, including deviations, investigations, and corrective actions
• Participate in investigations for out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, and complaints related to microbiology testing
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment used for microbiological analysis and QC testing

Prior Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in quality; food processing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of aseptic techniques and microbiology principles
• Experience with various microbiological testing methods, including plate counting, membrane filtration, and rapid microbial detection
• Proficiency in data analysis, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and in team environments
• Familiarity with GMP regulations and quality systems
• Ability to utilize provided PPE – safety glasses, ear plugs/muffs, bump caps, dust masks, company uniform, safety shoes
• Ability to be respirator certified if required
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop for up to 8 hours; lift 55 lbs consistently; lift/hold objects overhead for extended periods
• Ability to climb and work on a 40-foot extension ladder for extended periods as needed; work at heights up to 50 feet
• Ability to maneuver and work in confined areas with variations in temperature, humidity, and air quality

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You. This includes:

• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month—no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”