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Food Microbiologist – Bartlett, IL
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Job ID:MB-IL
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Date:10/21/2009
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Location:Bartlett
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State:Illinois
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Degree:B.S./B.A.
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Major:Microbiology or Biological Science
Salary/Compensation:
DOE
Job Types:
Microbiologist
Job Description
Food Microbiologist
Responsible for the development, execution and maintenance of
company Food Safety and Microbiological policies. Provides microbiological
expertise and guidance to manufacturing, QA and suppliers regarding process
risk and microbial stability of products. Serves as primary internal and
external consultant on all microbiological concerns/issues. Ensures each
manufacturing facility and vendors have required micro procedures and
programs in place.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitors food
processes in each manufacturing facility to access microbial risks and
microbial stability of products.
Acts as a
liaison and consults with other departments on microbiological and
sanitation issues.
Works with QA,
operations, and sanitation to identify and troubleshoot sources of
contamination. Reviews technical problems, recommends solutions, and
anticipates major problems to key operations.
Works with customers
and suppliers to identify and troubleshoot sources of contamination.
Reviews technical problems, recommends solutions, and anticipates major
problems to key operations.
Executes the
company micro policy. Ensures compliance through facility and documentation
audits. Revises/updates as needed.
Executes the
company environmental monitoring program. Ensures compliance through
facility and documentation audits. Revises/updates as needed.
Develops and
validates protocols for microbiological testing of products. Develops
sampling instructions, testing methods and reporting protocol. Communicates
and coordinates efforts of outside laboratories.
Performs and
reports trend analysis of laboratory test results and product failures.
Ensures each
facility maintains accurate records of all results and procedures. Assures
a high degree of accuracy in all test results obtained.
Assists
operations/QA in internal facility audits.
Develops,
executes and maintains Vendor Approval and Qualification program. Provides
expert auditing of select vendors.
Provides
technical guidance and educational training to QA and operations in the
area of food microbiology and environmental practices.
Develops
appropriate databases and computer programs to track and analyze
microbiological results.
Assists in
providing the appropriate responses to customer requests for pertinent
product microbiological information.
Works at other
duties / tasks / special projects as assigned by the VP Innovation and
Quality Systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s
Degree in Microbiology or in a Biological Science.
Minimum of 10
years of microbiological experience in the food industry.
Experience/knowledge in food microorganisms, microbiological techniques,
quality principals, process validation, FDA compliance, HACCP/Food Safety,
GMP’s and conducting food plant audits.
Ability to
work effectively with others.
Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
Strong
organization, data analysis, record keeping, analytical thinking and
problem solving skills.
Self
motivated/directed and ability to lead and motivate others
Highly
proficient in computer software / desktop applications (such as MS Word, MS
Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).
English
language skills are a must.
In return, this company can offer a very competitive salary
along with a bonus program and exceptional benefits. Relocation is also
available. Please send a resume to: tiffany@foodemployment.com .
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