MICROBIOLOGIST
McCormick
- South Bend, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepares media for microbial testing including agar, buffer, dilution bottles, swabs, and Petrifilm.
- Aseptically pulls and prepares samples for microbial testing. Plates samples per testing procedure. Accurately reads and records plate results.
- Manages plant environmental testing program including the clean equipment swabs, air plates, compressed air samples, drain swaps, water, and all other points required by corporate and customer requirements.
- Documents sample results, performs appropriate corrective actions for all out of specification results, and publishes reports.
- Uses graphs, charts, and other SPC tools to identify trends, out of control conditions, and non-conformance to specification.
- Maintains all microbiological files and records including test results, calibration programs, projects, audits, complaints, and correspondence.
- Sets up, verifies, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment including both main lab and micro lab equipment. Maintains the calibration program for all micro laboratory equipment.
- Performs audits of the plant including sanitation effectiveness, equipment breakdowns, GMP's, and safety. Successfully completes McCormick quarterly micro testing audit.
- Performs chemical and sensory testing in the main laboratory as necessary. Performs quality checks on the lines as necessary.
- Controls non-conforming materials and finished products trhough the QN procedure.
- Cleans and maintains the laboratory and sample retention areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum level: Bachelors (Preferred)
- Minimum of one year microbiology lab experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience adhering to and following company, plant, regulatory and customer standards required.