Microbiologist

Microbiologist
Get Hired in June, earn a $800 Sign-on Bonus*
*Must still be employed after 90 days and have perfect attendance.
UNIX Packaging, LLC is a state-of-the-art Beverage Manufacturer opening a brand new Facility in Morganton, North Carolina
Unix Packaging is a 24-hour 7-day a week operation offering work life balance with 8 hour shifts and company sponsored benefits.
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
401(k) with company match
Responsible for completing standard microbiological tests, collecting samples, recording results, submitting findings for management and customer review, maintaining laboratory, and ensuring all testing and reporting are completed within the timeline expectations of customers and company.
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, 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.
Coordinate all 3rd party testing of raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples.
Handle investigation and corrective actions for any deviation from acceptable results
Compose micro reports, summaries and certificates of analysis as required by customers.
Analyze results and develop trend reports as needed.
Coordinate and assign sampling sites throughout the facility.
Develop and conduct training of quality control technician 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
Manage and maintain the licenses and permits associated with bottling production.
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of prior laboratory experience
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry preferred
Ability to work in high stress and demanding work environment.
Good coaching skills and demonstrated success in developing / mentoring people.
Must have strong prioritization and analytical skills.
Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000 / 22000 experience a plus).
Food Safety/SQF/FSMA/HACCP training.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identifies and addresses problems, meets deadlines, and stays with in cost projections.
Location: Morganton, North Carolina
Work Hours: Variable; 24-hour facility 7 days a week
Job Type: Full Time
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