RESEARCH MICROBIOLOGIST

• This role belongs to the Corporate QSE team and gives support to E2E Microbiology.
• Candidate must have their own laptop.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine microbiology clearance of ingredients, laboratory and pilot plant samples from Global R&D team based in Atlanta.
• Designs and executes microbiology research experiments using traditional and molecular microbiology.
• Conducts lab activities in the R&D Microbiology laboratory in Atlanta.
• Designs and executes challenge testing supporting the Global Microbiology SME program.
• Coordinates testing with external laboratories and internal customers.

Focus Areas

• Microbiology Testing: Clearance of ingredients and prototypes from laboratory and pilot plant. Microbiology clearance to prototypes produced by Global R&D teams in Atlanta.
• Microbiology Experimentation: Research work to support E2E microbiology program. Examples include: Challenge testing, ID of strains, validation of alternative rapid methods, development of microbiology methods, development and testing of antimicrobials.
• Operation Support for Microbiology Lab: Support laboratory activities like media preparation, waste disposal. Keep laboratory SOPs up to date.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in Microbiology.
• Experience in microbiology testing and coordination of laboratory activities.
• Strong scientific knowledge in microbiology and design of experiments.
• Proven experience in setting robust experiments; microbial challenge testing, validation of alternative methods, development of methods.
• Team player, collaborative and entrepreneur mindset are key skills.