Food
Safety Microbiology Technician – Hackettstown,
NJ
Job description:
This
position is a member of the Food Safety Team that makes complex risk based
food safety decisions that have direct impact on the microbial quality of our
products and processes. This position maintains processes that assure raw
materials, manufacturing processes, and environments are microbiologically
safe for producing new and existing products. The job interprets
sensitive and technical information related to microbiological quality, and
it provides timely recommendations regarding cost effective resolutions
and their potential impact on product quality and safety. Key Responsibilities: ·
Use expert knowledge base and skills to navigate through
complex testing strategies. Analyze, evaluate and communicate results
while interfacing with internal and external contacts (e.g., raw ingredient
suppliers, contract labs, etc.) ·
Maintain food safety monitoring programs and systems (e.g.,
HACCP-prerequisite programs -- e.g., in process, and environmental
monitoring) ·
Provide input for microbiology testing programs such that
timely, consistent and accurate results are delivered. Assure results
are properly recorded and communicated with the appropriate degree of
confidentiality ·
Investigate critical microbiological situations in order to
assess and prioritize issues and to deliver recommendations in a timely
manner such that cost effective corrective measures can be implemented
resulting in minimal disruption to the business ·
Assist in validating new methods to isolate and identify
microorganisms including foodborne pathogens ·
Maintain Global Laboratory Information Management System
(LIMS) and other microbiological release systems that communicate with other
plant sites and critical ingredient suppliers
·
Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting ·
A demonstrated ability to evaluate microbiologically sensitive
business risks and to define the appropriate cost effective resolutions in a
timely manner ·
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills;
and presentation skills to be required for participation in training programs
and presenting results of scientific research ·
Ability to deal with vendors, consultants, regulatory agencies
and various technical and/or non-technical disciplines within or outside the
company ·
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills ·
Familiar with sensitivity of data, security requirements, and
computer applications in the laboratory Minimum
Qualifications: Demonstrated
knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, manufacturing processes,
material specifications, food laws, environmental regulations, HACCP, GMP's
and microbiological test procedures. Demonstrated
laboratory skills to perform microbiological analyses and research Demonstrated
knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices B.S. degree
in microbiology or related field (e.g., Food Science, Medical Technology,
Biotechnology, Biology) Successful
completion of a drug and background screen
2+ years of
work experience in microbiology within food and/or pharmaceutical industries Advanced
degree in microbiology Company-paid
relocation is not available for this position. As
a privately-held, family-owned company, Mars North America offers benefits
which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This
includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, a
retirement plan, a very competitive vacation plan and unrivalled career
advancement opportunities, to name just a few of our unique and generous
benefits. If
you're looking for a place where you can take ownership for your work, where
the pace is fast, the environment is built around the importance of open
communication, and where employees are called "associates" and
treated as such, then we want to hear from you. We
value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to
apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran
status, gender and age. Mars North America is an Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit
www.mars.com to learn more about our company and for information about all of
our current openings. Please, no agencies. |
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