23h ago
Quality Assurance Microbiologist
North Jackson, OH
โจ $75k-$95k / yearest.
full-timeseniormanufacturing
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead microbiological programs to ensure food safety and quality in a plant setting. Your work will directly impact compliance with food safety regulations and drive continuous improvement in production processes.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Manage and develop an effective environmental monitoring program
- Conduct sampling and aseptic techniques for finished products
- Investigate out-of-specification lab results and report to management
- Lead root cause analysis for microbiological issues and deviations
๐ Requirements
- BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related field with 5+ years experience
- Experience in microbiological testing methods and food manufacturing
- Knowledge of HACCP & HARPC and food safety management implementation
- Experience establishing environmental monitoring programs and cleaning standards
โจ Nice to Have
- Seafood HACCP training
- Experience in designing or managing a new lab
- People management experience
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ PTO, holiday pay, and holiday of choice
- ๐ฐ 401(k) match
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐ถ Maternity/paternity leave
- ๐ฆ Health savings account and flex spending accounts
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Technical Assessment or Panel Interviewยท 60 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Visa sponsorship not offered, restricting candidate pool
- Extensive list of responsibilities (17+) may indicate overloading
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