Microbiologist Technician

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JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of general microbiological needs as required to ensure compliance with company, customer, and product specifications, safety, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures all finished products are microbiologically tested in a timely manner, using aseptic technique to minimize potential contamination
• Analyzes finished microbiological testing to ensure all results are within specification compliance, notifies QA management when not in compliance, and leads investigation and resolution of issues.
• Trend microbiological data and institute improvements where necessary.
• Alert management of any abnormal data trends.
• Generate microbiological media as needed.
• Routinely interacts with QA technicians and supervisors to ensure finished products are collected routinely and accurately.
• Maintains records and logs of tests, and other quality procedures to ensure availability of accurate and thorough information.
• Assists in any microbiological sanitation trouble shooting/investigating, as necessary.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of QA procedures.
• Performs environmental swabs as necessary.
• Collaborates with other GSF plants on micro-related issues.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

BS or MS in food science microbiology, or related, from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience and a BS degree, with an understanding of food safety and regulations or

A minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience and a MS degree, with an understanding of food safety and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food safety concepts and techniques (E)
• Food chemistry (B)
• Food microbiology (E)
• Quality assurance concepts and techniques (B)
• HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (B)
• Customer specification requirements (B)
• Customer and 3rd party audit requirements as related to Microbiology Department (B)
• Food processing equipment (B)
• Food testing concepts, techniques , GLP (B)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)
• Skill and ability to:
• Work independently

• Identify and investigate problems or irregularities for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with QA management and lead personnel, plant management
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES---------------------------------------------------------------

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: food

TO APPLY

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https://manufacturing-goldenstatefoods.icims.com/jobs/1942/qa-microbiologist/login

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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Conyers, GA 30013: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person