RESEARCH MICROBIOLOGIST

REPORTS TO: MANAGER OF MICROBIOLOGY, QSE Candidate must have their own laptop for this engagement KEY WORKING PARAMETERS Scope, & Impact: This role belongs to the Corporate QSE team and gives support to E2E Microbiology Routine microbiology clearance of ingredients, laboratory and pilot plant samples from Global R&D team based in Atlanta Designs and executes microbiology research experiments using traditional and molecular microbiology Conducts lab of activities in the R&D Microbiology laboratory in Atlanta Designs and execute challenge testing supporting the Global Microbiology SME program Coordinates testing with external laboratories and internal customers Focus Areas: The following areas define the key focus of the role: Microbiology testing: Clearance of ingredients and prototypes from laboratory and pilot plant. Microbiology clearance to prototypes produced by Global R&D teams in Atlanta Microbiology experimentation: Research work to support E2E microbiology program. Examples of experimentation work are: Challenge testing, ID of strains ID, validation of alternative rapid methods, development of microbiology methods, development and testing of antimicrobials. Operation support for microbiology Lab: Support laboratory activities like media preparation, waste disposal. Keep laboratory SOPs up to date. KEY SUCCESS PARAMETERS Experience Experience in microbiology testing and coordination of laboratory activities Strong scientific knowledge in microbiology and design of experiments. Proven experience in setting robust experiments; microbial challenge testing, validation of alternative methods, development of methods Team player, collaborative and entrepreneur mindset are key skills to work within the microbiology team. This role gives the opportunity to a junior microbiologist of learning and working with a team of senior and experienced food microbiologist. #J-18808-Ljbffr