Process Science Tech Days - Rochester, MN

Kerry; Rochester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company is seeking a candidate for their inoculation lab in Rochester. The ideal applicant will possess a BS in Microbiology or Food Science and have 1-5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include ensuring a contaminant-free inoculum supply, training technicians, and conducting experiments for efficiency and improvement. The role is on-site with a pay rate of $26.00 per hour and offers a robust benefits package including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in fermentation science or industrial microbiology.
• Experience working in GMP and manufacturing environments.
• Writing and developing work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day activities of the inoculation lab.
• Train QC technicians on inoculation lab activities.
• Make decisions around analytical data for monitoring of seed trains.

Skills

Strong microbiology background

Aseptic techniques

Attention to detail

Communication and interpersonal interaction

Multitasking

Education

BS in Microbiology, Food Science, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the Role

Our Rochester, MN location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and specializes in fermented ingredients for products related to the bio-science industry. Our team is proud of the work they do and have a focus on clean label or natural products ensuring freshness.

2402 7th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901

Pay Rate: $26.00/hr.

1st shift: Tuesday - Saturday

*** Must be flexible to cover night or weekend shift

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform the day-to-day activities of the inoculation lab.
2. Direct off-hours technician coverage; occasionally self-provided off hours coverage.
3. Ensure uninterrupted supply of contaminant-free, robust inoculum to meet all Production needs.
4. Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness in response to Production schedule changes.
5. Train QC technicians to all inoculation laboratory coverage requirements.
6. Develop work instructions for all task-oriented inoculation laboratory and culture collection maintenance activities.
7. Make decisions and provide guidance around analytical data and test results (GC, HPLC, etc.) for monitoring of seed trains. Elevate as appropriate to manager.
8. Lead root cause investigations and implement solutions for corrective actions related to seed train, inoculum, and contamination events utilizing standard RCA methods.
9. Maintain culture collection, including primary ampoule bank, back up strains, production working stock; including associated purity testing.
10. Cross train self and technicians on the media preparation laboratory providing coverage as necessary, including some off hours/weekends.
11. Design and conduct experiments for efficiency, more robust seed trains, and cost savings initiatives.
12. Drive Continuous improvement of current collection and inoculum practices.
13. Utilize design of experiments, current scientific, and aseptic techniques.

Qualifications and Skills

What you'll need to be successful and safe:

• Education: BS in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related technical degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Microbial Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology or another technical related field is preferred but not essential.
• Experience: Minimum 1-5 years of experience in fermentation science, industrial microbiology or food industry is preferred, relevant internship minimum. Experience working in GMP and manufacturing environment. Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong microbiology background, aseptic techniques, experience in culture transfers and culture collection maintenance, bacterial fermentation, writing/developing and following work instructions, attention to detail, multitasking, following a schedule, communication and interpersonal interaction, verbal and written communication. Knowledge of Food Safety requirements. Knowledge of Microsoft office. Self-directed and requires the ability to work without close, direct supervision utilizing good organizational techniques.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $26.00 per hour. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.

This job posting is anticipated to expire on 5-2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Scams Warning

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses.