Microbiologist

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration, offering an extensive portfolio of sustainably sourced, conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the microbiological program is in compliance with company standards and all State and Federal regulations
• Collect daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual micro samples for internal & external lab testing
• Isolate & make cultures of micro-organisms & identify by examination
• Coordinate sampling with sanitation activities & production schedule to be in compliance with the microbiological program
• Manage all micro documentation & review root cause analysis for all out of spec micro results
• Maintain micro programs in an audit ready state
• Maintain line health programs
• Participate in Proficiency Testing Programs
• Complete adherence to Primo Brands sampling plan and manage all documentation
• Provide support for internal/external audits & provide sustainable corrective/preventive actions for gaps
• Ability to trend analytical data & perform root cause analysis
• Assist in leading & teaching factory employees in quality control systems
• Maintain all SOP’s relevant to position
• Provide back-up support for QA positions
• GMP monitoring & implementation
• Assist with consumer complaint processing & reporting
• Sensory Program participation & maintenance as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related science or demonstrated equivalent experience in microbiology lab
• Understanding of quality systems and processes
• Experienced in standard analytical methods for microbiology, troubleshooting microbiological issues, and experience with pathogens, molds, and spoilage microorganisms desired
• Prior experience performing internal quality audits and maintaining micro programs in an audit ready state
• Understanding of microbiological testing and operation of related lab equipment
• Ability to track and trend micro data and testing results
• Knowledge of EPA and FDA regulations is desired
• Must be detail oriented and possess a high level of organization
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing environments
• Must be flexible with work hours to accommodate production demands
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Ability to trend analytical data and perform root cause analysis
• Strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and team members

Pay

$31.94 / hour
90-Day: $32.44 / hour
180-Day: $32.94 / hour (upon successful review)

Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday; 5:00am – 1:30pm
Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)
• Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment
• Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits