- 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:
Experience:
- Laboratory: 2 years (Required)
- HACCP: 1 year (Required)
- SQF: 1 year (Required)
- Data analytics: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Morganton, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person