Quality Technician (Microbiologist)

About the role

Our newest factory, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community.

Responsibilities

• Managing routine microbiological evaluations of the factory production environment and processing systems.
• Leading the factory in ensuring that all quality operations aspects are in place and high functioning, including verification activities, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Overseeing the factory Pathogen Monitoring Program.
• Interacting extensively with the operations group and influencing, coaching, and training all other factory personnel regarding QA requirements and expectations.
• Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of lab equipment, including maintenance, cleaning, and calibration.
• Working as a team with other lab associates to achieve shift, department, and factory objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of laboratory, quality assurance and/or food manufacturing experience required

Pay

Salary: $44,038.80 to $63,464.00 per year. Bonus eligibility: Yes. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting; final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives as part of a competitive total rewards package.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Healthcare coverage
• Broad range of other benefits (incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position)