Food Microbiologist

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Microbiologist
Job Description

A skilled Microbiologist is needed to support the Food Safety and Quality team, ensuring alignment with company goals. The role involves collaboration with various departments to provide scientific expertise and innovative solutions for food safety and quality challenges.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, sampling, and testing raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Submitting samples and summarizing data from internal and third-party testing.
• Leading Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP), training staff, and ensuring GMP compliance.
• Conducting risk assessments and challenge studies.
• Providing technical expertise to resolve food safety, sanitation, and quality issues.
• Supporting product launches and designing scientific studies.
• Developing training programs on food safety and microbiological methods.
• Developing and revising microbiological methods and policies.
• Leading cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Promoting a culture of food safety through education and training.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of food/beverage microbiology and laboratory skills.
• Hands-on expertise with food safety for high-acid/low-acid beverages and thermal/chilled processing.
• Project management, problem-solving, data interpretation, and effective communication.
• Microbiology, Authoring SOPs/Method Development
• Microbial Test Methods
• HACCP, GMPs, good lab practices, and third-party certifications like SQF, FSSC 22,000, BRC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology or Food Microbiology with 3+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience.
• Resourceful, innovative, and passionate about maintaining and enhancing product quality through microbiological insights.

Work Environment

100% on-site work within a lab/manufacturing facility. The company offers great benefits with 12 holidays and 20 days of PTO, a great 401k match and contribution. Employees are encouraged to feel part of a global family, wherever they work and whatever role they play within the organization.

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 for other accommodation options.

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