Microbiologist

Coca-Cola Beverages Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei seeks a Microbiologist for the Quality, Safety & Environment team. The role involves extensive microbiological testing of water, syrups, finished goods, and raw materials in a beverage production environment.

You will monitor ambient conditions and ensure GMP-compliant laboratory practices. Responsibilities include media preparation, sanitation, instrument maintenance, and participation in validation and proficiency testing to uphold product

Qualifications

• Education background in Microbiology, Food Science or Food Technology.
• Experience in microbiology, beverage/food manufacturing environment or related field.
• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical skills in the microbial field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air monitoring and particle counts per microbiological sampling plan.
• Perform microbiological testing including swabbing of fillers and CIP waters.
• Carry out microbiological testing for cooling tunnels, warmers and equipment.
• Test water treatment, syrups and related materials per sampling plan.
• Test finished goods, toll packer products and trade sample products per specs.
• Check and record results; report out-of-spec findings promptly.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Bev/food manufacturing experience

Education

Microbiology

Food Science

Food Technology

Tools

Laminar flow hood operation

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers worldwide for over 135 years. Our unrivaled portfolio includes more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices, with iconic brands such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Minute Maid, Schweppes, FuzeTea, Monster, and Fanta.

With over 1,500 employees, Coca-Cola Beverages Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei is a complex and well-developed organization that produces, sells, and distributes the Coca-Cola Company products across the country. Our world-class manufacturing plant in Halal Park, Bandar Enstek in Negeri Sembilan serves as our Halal production hub for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.

About The Role

Department: Quality, Safety & Environment

Reports to: Senior Microbiologist

What You'll Do

Microbiological Testing & Analysis:

• Conduct air monitoring and air particle counts as per the microbiological sampling plan to ensure controlled environmental conditions.


• Perform microbiological testing, including swabbing of fillers and CIP waters, following the established micro sampling plan.


• Carry out micro testing for cooling tunnels, warmers, and other equipment as per the sampling plan.


• Conduct testing for water treatment, simple syrup, final syrup, quasi syrup, and other related materials based on the micro sampling plan.


• Perform microbiological testing on finished goods, toll packer products, and trade sample products according to required specifications.


• Check and record micro results accurately. Report any out-of-spec results promptly to the next level for further action.

Laboratory Management & Equipment:

• Prepare and sterilize media for microbiological testing. Ensure that workstations are sanitized and organized for safe and efficient testing.


• Ensure the laminar flow hood is sanitized and maintained at all times to uphold the integrity of testing conditions.


• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the microbiological laboratory, including the cleaning of utensils and proper disposal of media and plates according to regulatory requirements.


• Support the validation of new products by conducting necessary microbiological tests.


• Perform routine IFM or APTC or any other proficiency testing to ensure laboratory accuracy and reliability.

Inventory & Troubleshooting:

• Maintain inventory of microbiological media, plates, and equipment to ensure that there are sufficient supplies for ongoing testing.


• Perform troubleshooting on microbiological issues, share findings, and collaborate with the process team to identify root causes. Propose corrective actions and implement action plans to address any non-conformance in microbiological testing.

What You Bring

• Education background in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology


• Working experience in microbiology, beverage/food manufacturing environment or related field


• Communicates effectively in both oral and written form


• Analytical skill, especially in the microbial field

Our Purpose & Growth Behaviour

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We focus on five key behaviours – curious, empowered, inclusive, agile, and corporate entrepreneurship – and value how we work as much as what we achieve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.