Microbiologist I

Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Follow, update, and review quality control lab documentation.
• Perform necessary sampling of the facilities and lab areas following established QC protocols.
• Perform microbiology testing of raw materials, intermediate and final products for release to production in a timely and accurate manner.
• Release product through the SAP Quality Management module utilizing internal and external results.
• Ability to interpret results of microbiological testing and accurately document results in a timely manner.
• Performs necessary troubleshooting QC testing for non-conforming product.
• Participation on the contamination troubleshooting team(s)
• Communication of information about quality control testing results will be required to be reported to plant staff and management team.
• Assist Operations or Engineering Teams by being responsive to any requests relative to QC testing quickly and efficiently prioritizing as necessary.
• Participation in team meetings to help outline scheduling and priorities.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling, and storage of food products; and report any known or observed violations to management.
• Utilize HACCP philosophy and procedures in everyday work routine.
• Understand and follow Good Documentation Practices
• Understand and follow Good Lab Practices along with Aseptic techniques.
• Support shelf-life testing and prioritization as necessary
• Support Quality Control of new product develop as necessary.
• Act in compliance with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food/Feed Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC
• Responsible for adherence to all quality systems including ISO 22000 Food Safety, FAMI-QS and NSF Dietary Supplements with an understanding of IFF Corporate Quality policies and procedures.
• Responsible to complete training and perform qualified individual tasks according to site's Food/Feed Safety Plan.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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