Microbiologist

Job Description

SUMMARY

Are you inspired to contribute your expertise to a global leading Ingredients organization? We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of solutions for the industry.

If you’re passionate about applying Microbiology knowledge to create fantastic career development, you could be our new Microbiologist for Thailand Plant!  
Come join the global Ingredients leader where science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world! 

BASIC PURPOSE
Supervise the Microbiology Laboratory and provide expertise and apply analytical skills in support of plant laboratory testing for process and product quality. 

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND LEAD
1    Technical/Functional        
•    Utilize team approach with lab technicians to accomplish projects, ensure quality of microbiological analysis and provide training where needed.
•    Provide technical support to plant and customers.
•    Responsible for lab performance and Proficiency Test.
•    Responsible for method development and update SOPs to comply with Compendia and regulatory, validation and optimization, in-depth understanding of testing procedures;
•    Coordinate contract laboratory testing as needed, interpret and communicate results.
•    Plant Quality Improvements - represent quality on plant quality improvement teams.  Work with engineers, operators and other team members to complete projects.
•    Review Microbiological test result of material and product in daily basis.
•    Implement the use of statistical techniques to maintain QC laboratory ISO 9000 compliance and ME projects
•    Prepare monthly and annual reports to support process engineering, production and ISO 9000 data and trend analysis requirements for products and test methods. 
•    Ensure lab and plant compliance to cGMP & HACCP, EXCiPACT, ISO 17025 and FDA guidelines.
             
2 cGMP & HACCP/FSSC22000/ EXCiPACT
•    Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with, Quality & Food safety policies and practices.
•    Ensure that production process and environment compliance with Quality, cGMP&HACCP.
•    Participate in site quality programs, behavioral based quality&food safety activities, audits and risk base on quality&food safety activities as required.
•    Model behaviors that demonstrate a high regard for the quality, food safety, safety and health of individuals and the site as well as the environment.
•    Comply with external and internal requirements and regulations, cGMP&HACCP, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, EXCiPACT, ISO 17025 etc).
•    HACCP –Haccp Team member, support lab test result.
•    Monitor Product/Material quality test result base on Food safety program.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
1 Education / Experience
•    Minimum Associate’s Degree with Bachelors of Science Degree in microbiology or related fields of study or equivalent combination of education and experience;
•    7-10 years experience in supervisor level of  microbiology laboratory  in Food Manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
•    Experience with basic laboratory equipment and analytical testing procedures;
•    Experience with microbiology protocols and biohazards.
•    Experience with basic laboratory for food and pharmaceutical product
•    Experience with Quality System management ISO 9001, cGMP & HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 17025, pharmaceutical quality management and EXCiPACT is preferred. 
•    Experience with LIMS and SAP is preferred.

2 Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
•    Formal statistical training and demonstrated ability to apply statistical techniques to laboratory methods and plant processes;
•    Knowledge of QC techniques and experience with ISO9001, cGMP & HACCP, FSSC 22000.and USP quality requirements relative to pharmaceutical excipients and food additives;
•    Excellent computer skills and software knowledge, including proficiency in programs such SAP, Microsoft Office.
•    Highly organized and self-motivated;
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality requirements and meeting deadlines;
•    Excellent interpersonal skills.  Ability to function both as a leader and a team player;
•    Strong oral and written English communication skills.   Ability to effectively communicate at various levels of the organization, with demonstrated attitude of respect towards others;
•    Overtime and occasional weekend work as required to complete testing and projects in accordance with business and customer demands.

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