Microbiologist - Beverage Industry
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The candidate will conduct microbiological testing, ensure food safety compliance, and support investigations in the beverage industry, requiring strong analytical skills and kn.
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Responsibilities
- Perform microbiological analysis on raw materials, processing water, environmental samples, and finished beverage or powder products
- Detect and identify spoilage microorganisms, including yeasts, molds, bacteria, and foodborne pathogens
- Conduct routine environmental monitoring through surface swabs, air sampling, and sanitation verification
- Evaluate effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation programs, including CIP systems
- Isolate, identify, and quantify microbial contaminants using standard microbiological techniques
Requirements
- Perform microbiological analysis on raw materials, processing water, environmental samples, and finished products
- Detect and identify spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens
- Conduct routine environmental monitoring and sanitation verification
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and Certificates of Analysis
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Position Overview
- ERAM Talent is seeking an experienced Microbiologist.
- Responsible for conducting microbiological testing on raw materials, water, production environments, and finished products to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Requires expertise in detecting microbial contamination, maintaining laboratory quality systems, and supporting production teams with microbiological investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform microbiological analysis on raw materials, processing water, environmental samples, and finished beverage or powder products.
- Detect and identify spoilage microorganisms, including yeasts, molds, bacteria, and foodborne pathogens.
- Conduct routine environmental monitoring through surface swabs, air sampling, and sanitation verification.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation programs, including Clean In Place (CIP) systems.
- Isolate, identify, and quantify microbial contaminants using standard microbiological techniques.
- Investigate contamination sources and support root cause analysis for microbiological deviations.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, microbiological reports, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
- Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), biosafety procedures, and laboratory quality standards.
- Monitor and calibrate laboratory equipment, including incubators, autoclaves, and other microbiological instruments.
- Perform quality control checks on culture media and laboratory reagents.
- Collaborate with QA/QC and Production teams to investigate product spoilage, contamination incidents, and out of specification (OOS) results.
- Report microbiological deviations promptly and support product hold and corrective action procedures.
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