Microbiology Analyst
Boar's Head —Forrest City, AR
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Research
- Mid-level

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Microbiology Analyst

Boar's Head -
Forrest City, AR

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Exposure monitoring
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry
Food processing plant experience
Corrective actions in cleaning and sanitation
Industrial hygiene sampling
Safety audits and improvements
Production deviation management
Microbiological water quality analysis
Laboratory experience
Process improvement
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Research
Mid-level
Technical support
Trend analysis
3 years
Microbiology
Quality reports
Food microbiology
Laboratory reports
Quality assurance in testing
Bachelor's degree
Technical research projects
Media preparation
Food industry
Environmental monitoring
Investigative reports
Microbiological analysis
Technical training

Full Job Description

Hiring Company:

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

Overview:

The Food Safety Specialist is responsible for conducting microbiological analyses and providing technical expertise to support plant food safety programs. This position will have primary responsibility for maintenance and execution of the plant microbiological monitoring and environmental monitoring programs. Working closely with the Corporate Microbiologist, this position will conduct investigations in response to out-of-specification product and environmental sampling results and will work closely with plant management to identify the root cause of deviations and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise on microbiological monitoring and sanitation programs and procedures
Serve as a technical resource to the plant, including providing expertise regarding food safety impacts of proposed changes to processes and equipment and providing basic training on food safety and microbiology as needed.
Prepare media and equipment, conduct plant sampling based on approved procedures, conduct analyses, and prepare and issue reports.
Conduct in-plant audits of processes and sanitation procedures and review results of product and environmental testing to evaluate plant performance and identify opportunities for improvement or trends requiring additional investigation
In conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager and Corporate Microbiologist, takes a lead role in performing investigations in response to nonconforming microbiological results. Carries out investigative sampling and analysis, performs process and facility audits, and communicates cross-functionally with personnel in all departments to identify the root cause of deviations and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Perform hygienic design reviews for new equipment and facility modifications
Supports Quality Assurance department operations as needed and other projects as assigned
Plan and assist in the CFS Swab-a-Thon program in conjunction with the corporate lab and QA departments at all facilities.
Trend and report out plant microbiological results and investigation results to plant management
Research and test innovative industry interventions to improve plant hygiene, product safety, and/or product shelf life.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, or related discipline with course work in food microbiology.
Experience in a meat science laboratory with demonstrated proficiency in microbiological testing protocol preferred.
Three to five years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Food Safety role in a food processing facility preferred.

Location:

Forrest City, AR

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

FSQA

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