Food Microbiology QA Lead

ADP, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Masterson Foods in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Food Microbiologist to perform microbiological testing of manufactured products, ingredients, and environmental swabs under FDA-approved procedures.

Under supervision, you will oversee the microbiology department, lead incident investigations, conduct product and environmental testing, prepare Certificates of Analysis, and contribute to GMP audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field is required.
• 1+ years experience with plating, reading results, and general microbiology in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and aseptic microbiological techniques is preferred.
• Better Processing Control School is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee microbiology department and all related programs and procedures.
• Lead micro related incident investigations and coordinate CAPA implementation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and developing micro testing technologies and procedures.
• Perform finished product microbiological testing (sample prep, testing, media prep, reading plates, data entry).
• Environmental monitoring (swabbing, sampling/testing, air exposures, investigating issues).
• Prepare and send Customer Certificates of Analysis.
• Coordinate product holds, rejects and releases based on company procedures.
• Verify incoming ingredient Certificates of Analysis.
• Sample incoming ingredients for testing.
• Assist in root cause analysis for quality issues on finished goods.
• Isolate non-conforming product in accordance with established procedures.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment at specified frequencies.
• Participate in GMP audits of facility.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist QA Lab Supervisor and Microbiologist Sr with SOP updates for in-process lab procedures.
• Adheres to all GMP, sanitary requirements, safety, food safety, and standardized work procedures.

Skills

Plating and reading results

Good Laboratory Practices

Aseptic microbiological techniques

Better Processing Control School

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field

Equivalent experience in food manufacturing

Job description

Masterson Foods in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Food Microbiologist to perform microbiological testing of manufactured products, ingredients, and environmental swabs under FDA-approved procedures.

Under supervision, you will oversee the microbiology department, lead incident investigations, conduct product and environmental testing, prepare Certificates of Analysis, and contribute to GMP audits and continuous improvement initiatives.