NU Microbiology Tech-IL MSLN

About the role

Incumbent is responsible for accurately conducting, analyzing and recording microbiological tests and data from ingredients, finished product, equipment and environment and issuing notification and holding finished product not meeting plant, company regulatory requirements.

Location: Massillon

Responsibilities

• Participate/support the RMP (Risk Management Process) and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Conducts and records micro testing on ingredients, finished product, equipment and environment.
• Perform standard and AOAC approved method microbiological tests and analysis for total plate count, coliform, E. Coli, Staph Aureus, Salmonella, Listeria, Yeast and Mold including VIDAS and complete testing and analysis for line equipment, ingredients, components, line flow and finished products.
• Perform routine and scheduled tests and analysis of air and environment conditions.
• Conduct confirmation tests and analysis as directed by Corporate QA or QA Supervisor.
• Knowledge of product specifications and place all non‑compliant product on “Hold” and maintain “Hold” lists.
• Follows and understands revised methods and lab procedures; reports all non‑compliance analyses to the QA Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventories of all equipment/chemicals, etc. used in Quality Assurance.
• Communicates with QA Supervisor as needed to discuss results of lab analyses in question, micro lab audits, new techniques and equipment.
• Files and maintain completed Quality Assurance paperwork.
• Conducts lab audits outlined by Corporate QA and directed by QA Supervisor.
• Assists in reviewing and updating Microbiological S.O.P. relating to the Massillon operation.
• Collects data and conducts special tests relating to specific issues as requested by QA or Corporate QA.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions in one‑on‑one