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Intern Job - Microbiology / Food Science – United States
Nestle
USA
Description
Named one of ''The World’s Most Admired Food Companies'' in
Fortune magazine for fourteen consecutive years, Nestlé provides quality
brands and products that bring flavor to life every day. From nutritious
meals with Lean Cuisine® to baking traditions with Nestlé® Toll House®,
Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverage
products that make good living possible. That’s what ''Nestlé. Good Food,
Good Life'' is all about. Nestlé USA, with 2010 sales of $10.4 billion, is
part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland - the
world’s largest food company with a commitment to Nutrition, Health &
Wellness - with 2010 sales of $105 billion.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Media preparation for Microbiology and Sterility testing area. Position
duties may also include sampling and examinations of aseptically filled and
terminally sterilized finished products to confirm their conformance to
established quality standards for commercial stenlity.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBLITIES
- 'Prepares
media and maintains and document records in accordance with established
procedures
- 'Microbiological
sampling and examinations including, but not limited to, testing aseptic
and terminally sterilized low-acid nutritional beverages for adherence
to commercial sterility standards by pour plate streak, pH, vacuum,
package evaluation, dimensional parameters, and other related physical
and biological characteristics.
- 'Prepare,
review, and report results of commercial sterility testing; maintain and
document records in accordance with established procedures
- 'Periodic
maintenance and calibrations of analytical instrumentation and equipment
- 'Tracking,
ordering and stocking laboratory supplies
- 'Clean-up
and general maintenance of laboratory and work area
- 'Performs
other duties as assigned
- Throughout
all responsibilities, maintains a focus on quality, safety, and
continuous improvement.
HOURS/SHIFT:
- 15 hr/week during the school year and 40 hr/week over the summer, flexibility in shifts and
hours worked, education is still top priority for candidate selected;
position will last through 2012, possibly longer based on business need
REQUIREMENTS AND
MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
- Required: High school degree or equivalent,
course work in Biology.
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in
Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related technical field,
Microbiology work experience.
EXPERIENCE:
None required.
SKILLS:
- 'Ability
to accurately adhere to established Standard Operating Procedures, Lab
Methods, and Guidelines.
- 'Technical
expertise in laboratory techniques
- 'PC
spreadsheet and word processing ability
- 'Must
be organized and able to prioritize
- 'Detailed
oriented approach to assignments
- 'Good
communication skills
EOE/MFDV: Nestlé is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for
employment.
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