Microbiologist I

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　　Date:Feb 14, 2024

　　Location: Rockland, ME, US

　　Company: IFF Family of Companies

　　Requisition ID : 494960

　　Job Description

　　A Microbiologist position is available at one of the world's best flavor and fragrance companies! In this role, you will be accountable for performing microbiological testing of finished products, in-process materials, and other purchased materials to ensure they are tested to specifications and regulatory requirements.

　　You will spend your time...

　　Safety Responsibilities

　　Support deliberate improvement in Safety, Health, Environmental and Housekeeping Performance (6S)

　　Ensure 100% compliance of assigned EHS requirements, safe completion of life critical activities, process safety, food safety and quality standards

　　Function Management

　　Continually and deliberately identify and implement improvements in works systems, processes and personal development and as assigned in the achievement of department and/or shift KPI targets

　　Ensure 100% individual training requirements are met and train other personnel as required by Team Leader, Supervisor or Manager

　　Ensure preventative, autonomous maintenance and equipment sanitation work practices are executed as required by department

　　Report test results in a timely manner and maintain accurate records of all test results

　　Develop, evaluate and update ISO/QMS procedures as necessary

　　Provide training on microbiology testing methods

　　Provide technical support to other groups as needed

　　Provide support and back-fill during technician absences

　　Conduct tests to help investigate and resolve customer complaints, support development of new product specs and/or evaluate new methods

　　Job Requirements

　　Knowledge including: education, qualifications and training

　　Degree in microbiology preferred.

　　Good mathematical skills.

　　Basic knowledge of Windows, with word processing skills.

　　Basic statistics knowledge preferred.

　　Basic carrageenan or hydrocolloid chemistry and processing knowledge preferred.

　　Familiar with ISO quality system preferred.

　　Skills/Competencies

　　General:

　　Customer Oriented

　　Action Oriented

　　Problem solving

　　Conflict management

　　Technical:

　　Selling skills

　　Professional in negotiations with customers, good presentation skills

　　Self-Leadership

　　Demonstrates a commitment to safety

　　Acts with urgency

　　Teamwork

　　Collaborates well with others

　　Communicates effectively

　　Business & Customer Focus

　　Generates ideas that add value

　　Supports decisions made

　　Experience

　　At least one year micro lab experience (food/industrial/chemical/medical) preferred.

　　While we are interested in all qualified candidates with the potential to work in the United States, we are not able to sponsor visas. Additionally, to qualify for this position, you must be proficient in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.

　　We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

　　VisitIFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion (https://https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.