Microbiologist

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Microbiologist for our Quality Department. This position will work in South Bend, Indiana. The Microbiologist will report to the Quality Manager. The work schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. The starting pay range is $22 - $29 per hour.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor, with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry, including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers, and food service businesses.

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers various benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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 through the QN procedure.
• Cleans and maintains the laboratory and sample retention areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Minimum level: Bachelors

Experience:

• Minimum of one year microbiology lab experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience adhering to and following company, plant, regulatory and customer standards required.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

***As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.****

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? (McCormick does NOT offer visa sponsorship)
• What are your pay expectations? (The pay range is $22-29 per hour)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person