Microbiologist Specialist Sr Microbiologist 165940
Microbiologist Specialist Sr Microbiologist 165940
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$ 117500 - 133000
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Job Description
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#165940 Topeka Kansas United States
Who We Are
ColgatePalmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!
Join ColgatePalmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.
Hills Pet Nutrition is seeking a Microbiologist to join our Corporate Food Safety / Microbiology team at the Pet Nutrition Center in Topeka KS. This role is pivotal in implementing corporate microbiological control programs at the plant level working collaboratively with crossfunctional teams to ensure production meets stringent microbiological standards and operating procedures. The successful candidate will oversee programs including Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) cleaning and sanitization environmental monitoring finished product testing and release and corrective/preventive actions. Beyond technical this position provides microbiological expertise training and leadership to site food safety teams. A strong understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and familiarity with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations are essential to succeed in this role.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement microbiology initiatives and programs.
Utilize process and microbiological metrics to anticipate potential problems and recognize existing issues that could impact product safety and quality.
Assist in developing and implementing mitigation strategies to reduce microbiological risks including cleaning sanitization cGMP and preventive controls.
Support FSMA initiatives and regulatory activities to ensure compliance with microbial food safety quality and regulatory requirements.
Provide support for site microbiological nonconformance investigations guiding preventive and corrective action plans and leading knowledgesharing improvements.
Assist in developing and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure accurate documentation of microbiology and food safety records with correct data interpretation and effective communication to stakeholders.
Promote and organize training sessions to enhance microbiology and food safety knowledge across facilities.
Provide insight into managing microbiological hazards in postextrusion added ingredients.
Consult with the contract manufacturing team to ensure compliance with Hills standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain technical expertise by staying current with scientific journals professional workshops and industry trends.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Microbiology Food Science Biology or a related scientific field
At least 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing/ food plant operations environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree or higher in Microbiology or a related scientific field
Experience in pet food (wet dry fresh)
HACCP Certification and/or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification
Experience with auditing skills in quality or food safety management systems (internal/external audits for compliance)
Sanitation Experience
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $117500 $133000 USD
Pay is determined based on experience qualifications and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses profitsharing and longterm incentives for Executivelevel roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision basic life insurance paid parental leave disability coverage and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employees hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
