RESEARCH MICROBIOLOGIST

Research Microbiologist

Reports To: Manager Of Microbiology, QSE

Location: Atlanta - Client - Onsite Everyday

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

Undergraduate in Microbiology

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.