Microbiologist

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of standard microbiological tests, such as microbial compendia tests and test method qualifications: routine testing such as air sampling, surface testing, particulate monitoring, endotoxin, growth promotion, membrane filtration, and microbial identifications according to SOPs

• Analyze raw materials, and in-process materials, release test samples, conduct microbiological sampling and testing of finished product per quality program standards.

• Record findings and prepare technical reports and other documents that present testing results.

• Prepare, clean, disinfect, and/or sterilize instruments, materials, products and/or supplies.

• Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring its proper operation and calibration.

• Handle investigation and corrective actions for any deviation from acceptable results

• Compose micro reports, summaries, and certificates of analysis as required.

• Analyze results and develop trend reports as needed.

• Coordinate and assign sampling sites throughout the facility.

• Develop and conduct training of quality control technicians for the collection of sampling.

• When the results are received take the appropriate action as required by the results

• Handle investigations and corrective actions for any deviations from acceptable results

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of prior laboratory experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry required
• Experience in GMP food production, pharmaceutical and/or dietary supplement facility a plus
• Experience in GLP a plus

• Ability to work in high-stress and demanding work environment.

• Must have strong prioritization and analytical skills.

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 17025 experience a plus).

• Food Safety/SQF/FSMA/HACCP certifications a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and addresses problems, meet deadlines, and stay within cost projections.

Compensation:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits:

Charlotte's Web offers a diverse, quality work environment, a great compensation package, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, pet insurance, 401K match, short and long-term disability, paid days off, and sick time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Recruiting for this role ends on 2/26/2024.