Food Microbiologist & Lab Lead — Quality & Innovation

mckee; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Disability benefits

Job summary

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Food Microbiologist to join our Microbiology Lab. As part of the team you will gain exposure to microbiological testing and provide support and leadership in tasks such as preparing media, performing quality tests, and handling samples.

You will help integrate technical knowledge, food safety and quality aspects of food manufacturing and collaborate with others to drive continuous improvement. On-site position based in Collegedale, TN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• School lab or internship experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish continuous improvement.
• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with appropriate use of technical terminology.
• Must be able to handle high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to handle detailed paperwork and maintain records.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; must gain respect of peers and management.
• High level of initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to receive additional training.
• Flexibility to travel as needed. (estimated 5%)

Responsibilities

• Providing expertise and functional support for microbiology lab to include media preparation, plating samples, operating automated detection equipment, and data entry of results.
• Providing leadership in solving problems and recommending company direction as it relates to microbiological issues.
• Developing technical methods and operating procedures for the microbiology lab.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Job description

McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Food Microbiologist to join our Microbiology Lab. As part of the team you will gain exposure to microbiological testing and provide support and leadership in tasks such as preparing media, performing quality tests, and handling samples.

You will help integrate technical knowledge, food safety and quality aspects of food manufacturing and collaborate with others to drive continuous improvement. On-site position based in Collegedale, TN.