Food Microbiologist - Lab Leader in Quality & Safety

McKee Foods Corporation; Collegedale (TN); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

25 days Paid Time Off

Medical insurance (health, dental, vis

Tuition reimbursement

Fully-paid parental leave

Health Center and Pharmacy

Mental wellness counseling

Résumé du poste

McKee Foods Corporation in Collegedale, TN is seeking a Food Microbiologist to join the Microbiology Lab. You will support microbiological testing, prepare media, run quality tests, and contribute to data entry and documentation.

You will lead problem-solving efforts, develop methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure food safety and quality across our manufacturing operations. This on-site role offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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%)

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Teamwork

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Formation

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

Description du poste

McKee Foods Corporation in Collegedale, TN is seeking a Food Microbiologist to join the Microbiology Lab. You will support microbiological testing, prepare media, run quality tests, and contribute to data entry and documentation.

You will lead problem-solving efforts, develop methods, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure food safety and quality across our manufacturing operations. This on-site role offers opportunities for career growth and professional development.