QA Microbiologist

C&C Group Plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks company in Glasgow is seeking a detail-oriented QA Microbiologist to ensure product quality and compliance. You will conduct various analyses and monitor production processes. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant scientific degree and experience in a brewery or food lab. Strong communication and planning skills are essential. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and quality training sessions.

Qualifications

• Understanding/experience in a brewery or food manufacturing laboratory.
• Experience of scientific analysis and interpretation of results.
• Understanding of HACCP and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Delivering on-site Quality KPIs and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conducting chemical, microbiological, sensory, and packaging analysis.
• Monitoring production processes to prevent contamination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

IT Literacy

Planning abilities

Education

HNC or equivalent degree in a science-related field

Job description

About the role

An excellent opportunity has arisen t for a detail-oriented and proactive QA Microbiologist to help us maintain the highest standards of product quality and safety. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly impact the consistency and excellence of our products.

What you\'ll be doing

• Delivering on-site Quality KPIs and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conducting chemical, microbiological, sensory, and packaging analysis.
• Monitoring production processes to prevent contamination.
• Managing sample collection, processing, and validation testing.
• Recording and analyzing data with precision.
• Drafting and reviewing SOPs, lab investigations, and validation protocols.
• Troubleshooting microbiological issues and supporting technical queries.
• Calibrating and verifying lab instruments.
• Designing and delivering quality training sessions.
• Creating and sharing performance reports.
• Supporting BRC, FEMAS, AOECS and other relevant customers and 3rd parties standards
• Performing hygiene audits relevant for the role and implementing corrective actions
• Administering IT systems linked to the Quality Management System.
• Driving continuous improvement and best practices.

About you

• HNC or equivalent degree in a science-related field (e.g. Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science)
• Understanding/experience in a brewery or food manufacturing laboratory
• Experience of scientific analysis and interpretation of results
• Understanding of HACCP and quality systems.
• Clear communication and strong planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience of liaising with internal/external customers across a multifunction site
• IT Literate

About us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the C&C Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe.

C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/

Matthew Clark is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.