Microbiologist

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs spices seasonings and condiments and were only getting started. At McCormick were always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees all 14000 of us across the world are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Microbiologist immediately at our South Bend Plant in South Bend IN.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best addition to the benefits youd expect from a global leader (401k health insurance paid time off etc.) we also offer:

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepares media for microbial testing including agar buffer dilution bottles swabs and Petrifilm.
• Aseptically pulls and prepares samples for microbial testing. Plates samples per testing procedure. Accurately reads and records plate results.
• Manages plant environmental testing program including the clean equipment swabs air plates compressed air samples drain swaps water and all other points required by corporate and customer requirements.
• Documents sample results performs appropriate corrective actions for all out of specification results and publishes reports.
• Uses graphs charts and other SPC tools to identify trends out of control conditions and non-conformance to specification.
• Maintains all microbiological files and records including test results calibration programs projects audits complaints and correspondence.
• Sets up verifies operates and maintains laboratory equipment including both main lab and micro lab equipment. Maintains the calibration program for all micro laboratory equipment.
• Performs audits of the plant including sanitation effectiveness equipment breakdowns GMPs and safety. Successfully completes McCormick quarterly micro testing audit.
• Performs chemical and sensory testing in the main laboratory as necessary. Performs quality checks on the lines as necessary.
• Controls non-conforming materials and finished products trhough the QN procedure.
• Cleans and maintains the laboratory and sample retention areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Minimum level: Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of one year microbiology lab experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience adhering to and following company plant regulatory and customer standards required.

As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.