Microbiology Lab Technician

Microbiology Lab Technician

“For more than 125 years, we have provided aseptically-manufactured food and beverage products for consumption around the world. Our focus on providing high-quality products has driven us to become the nation’s leading aseptic manufacturer. We create dairy and non-dairy products that safely feed our future.”

Description:

Position Overview

This position reports to the FSQ Lab Supervisor and is responsible for the execution and coordination of various lab testing and inspection routines, according to specified procedures for ingredients and finished products to verify that food safety and quality specifications are met.  

Essential Duties &   Responsibilities   

· Execute microbiological testing procedures for verifying commercial sterility of finished products.

· Execute Environmental Monitoring Program.

· Coordinate storage, organization and shipment of finished product samples.

· Execute Water Testing Program.

· Execute Sensory Program for finished products.

· Create COA and execute communication process for finished products release.

· Coordinate verification, calibration routines and maintenance program for laboratory equipment and instruments across all labs.

· Develop and validate testing methods for raw and finished products.

· Coordinate external lab testing programs.

· Provide support and execute positive release process for finished products.

· Provide contribution towards root cause analysis and customer complaint investigations.

· Support the laboratory operations through functions such as cleaning, organizing, filing of laboratory records, retrieving test results, etc.

· Ensure all records and documents are complete, legible and accurate, and executed with required information in accordance with companys procedures.

· Provide contribution towards maintenance and improvement of FSQ documentation practices.

· Maintain organization, cleanliness and housekeeping of FSQ Lab area.

· Apply a continuous improvement mindset, identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives. 

· Order and perform inventory control for supplies and reagents.

· Ensure that required competencies to carry out these job functions affecting product legality, safety and quality are met in accordance with the Quality Policy and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard.

· Ensure compliance with corporate/plant safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices

· Other food safety and quality execution and improvement duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

BSc in Food Science or other scientific related field i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.

At least 1 year of experience in laboratory function within food, beverage, chemical or pharma industry.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally.

Ability to document, describe and interpret records and documented specifications.

Ability to enforce company procedures and policies.

Ability to document inspection findings legibly and with accuracy.

MUST be open to working Day, Swing and night shifts

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the most significant duties of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, effort, requirements or expectations of this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to modify the job requirements as circumstances change and the needs of the company so dictate, without editing this job description in its entirety.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.